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Undergraduate study
As an undergraduate student of Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, students benefit from world-class teaching and receive an internationally recognised degree upon graduation.
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers eleven undergraduate bachelor programmes, delivered by permanent faculty based in Abu Dhabi and Visiting professors. All programmes follow the academic curricula defined in Paris, except for the bachelors specific to the Abu Dhabi campus. However, all programmes offer high quality education and answer the European academic standards. Graduates receive a Parisian bachelor degree issued by Sorbonne University in the fields of Humanities and Sciences and by Université Paris Cité in the fields of Law and Economics.
- For programmes taught in French and for students who are not fluent in French, they can apply for the Foundation Year in Intensive French.
- For programmes taught in English, students must show proof of proficiency of the teaching language. Please refer to the brochure of each programme for more information.
- For the Bachelors in Physics and Mathematics, students may have to apply for the Foundation Year in Sciences, depending on their level.
- For the Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Sciences, students may have to apply for the Foundation Year in Records Management and Archival Sciences, depending on their level.
After the Bachelor programme, students can pursue postgraduate programmes at Sorbonne University or in renowned universities in the UAE or abroad. They can also apply for programmes at CELSA, the Sorbonne University Graduate School of Journalism, Communication, Marketing-Advertising, Digital communication and Human Resources, through the internal process.
For specific information about our Foundation year in French, our Foundation year in Sciences and undergraduate programmes, please follow the links below.
The General Education programme at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has been developed to comply with MoE and CAA requirements and standards in the UAE.
The General Education programme aims to provide a holistic and enriching educational experience that will support students transitioning into a higher education programme in the UAE and foster the development of well-rounded graduates who are duly prepared for the demands of contemporary society. The programme is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to develop a range of generic skills, transferable skills and life skills which can be adapted to today’s rapidly changing world and support the acquisition of general knowledge beyond the technical knowledge and expertise required for the respective programme of study.
During this comprehensive General Education programme, which will be delivered over 3 years, students will be exposed to a range of learning and teaching modalities including: lectures, seminars, field trips, conferences and the opportunity to engage in project-based learning. Students will work in inter-disciplinary groups to engage in real-world projects, where the focus is on students as creators, rather than recipients, of new knowledge. Being exposed to content across different disciplines, students will examine authentic scenarios related to each course of study and integrate multiple perspectives into a final poster or presentation.
The General Education programme aims to support student’s academic and personal development in the UAE ecosystem and to foster the skills of both independent and lifelong learning.
Upon completion of the General Education courses, students will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding and interpretation of UAE values and society, Islamic culture and traditions, and how to apply critical thinking to promote greater innovation and enterprise, and sustainable best practice in all facets of life.
General Education Courses
The SUAD General Education programme will be delivered across 3 bespoke courses each of which has 5 modules and each course will be delivered in the following order:
License 1: UAE Studies
License 2: Islamic Studies
License 3: Sustainability, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship