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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 is an essential initiative designed to broaden your horizons. This comprehensive and pluridisciplinar Programme is focused on three mains topics:
Level Course
L1 Emirati Studies
L2 Scientific Approach and Critical Thinking
L3 Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability
The goal is to provide you with a well-rounded education, equipping you with essential knowledge about the past, present and future of the UAE, about the scope methods, questioning, perspectives of many disciplines (Arts, Humanities, Law and Economics, and Sciences), and about entrepreneurship and employability skills. The Programme offers a dynamic learning experience that complements your academic pursuits and will integrate:
- a mix of engaging sessions, discussions, and activities, both on campus and off campus, at the beginning of the academic year, each student of L1, L2 and L3. The structure of this 40-hour schedule is designed to allow a board and multidisciplinary exploration and understanding of each subject. Each day, you will engage in activities that not only broaden your knowledge but also foster critical thinking, initiation to research, aesthetic appreciation and practical skills.
- from the end of the first semester, the students of the various majors will realize a collective project related to each topic under the supervision of the teacher and defend it at the end of the academic year.
Attendance at this Programme is compulsory, as mandated by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Education in UAE. Your presence will be closely monitored to ensure compliance with these requirements.
This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in subjects that are integral to your academic, personal and professional development. Whether you are delving into the rich history and culture of the UAE, exploring the scientific approach and critical thinking, developing innovative and sustainable solutions or building your future career, each course is designed to expand your intellectual and practical capabilities.
Your active participation is crucial, and we look forward to seeing you engage with the content and your peers throughout this transformative week. Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at csevents@sorbonne.ae
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