Abu Dhabi University English Requirements
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is a private university located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with additional campuses in Al Ain and Dubai. It was ranked among the top 3 universities in the UAE and top 200 globally by the THE World University Rankings 2025, and offers programs across engineering, business, arts and sciences, health sciences, law, and the built environment.
Quick answer
Abu Dhabi University accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, and PTE Academic for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 61 (0–120) and IELTS Academic 5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 610–120≈3.51–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 5 | |
| PTE Academic | 36 | |
| Cambridge English | 154 |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 790–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Abu Dhabi University?+
Undergraduate admission to Abu Dhabi University requires TOEFL iBT 61 (0–120) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Abu Dhabi University?+
Undergraduate admission to Abu Dhabi University requires IELTS Academic 5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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