| Subject | QS | THE | ARWU | U.S. News |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | — | #81 | — | — |
| Business & Management | #151-200 | — | #201-300 | — |
| Accounting & Finance | #201-250 | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | #601-650 | #201-250 | — | — |
| Social Sciences & Management | #388 | #251-300 | — | — |
| Engineering & Technology | — | #301-400 | — | — |
| Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering | #451-500 | — | — | — |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | #501-550 | — | — | — |
Abu Dhabi University ranks #391 in QS 2026, #225 in THE 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #222 globally.
QS weights employer reputation and international metrics more heavily; THE places more weight on research influence and teaching environment. Differences of this size between the two systems are common — see our methodology comparison.