ADU ranks third globally in ‘int’l faculty diversity’

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) topped the ranks of Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) World University Rankings 2018 scoring third place on the International Faculty indicator, thereby surpassing approximately 26,000 universities globally based on the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds of its faculty members. This makes Abu Dhabi University one of the top 2.8% universities in the world.
The ranking marks ADU’s second international achievement in 2017 after being ranking in Quacquarelli Symonds’ Top 150 under 50.
Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of ADU’s Executive Board, said: “ADU’s continuing success in earning national and international recognition for quality education and applied research is the result of its dedication to excellence which has always been a focal point of the University’s strategy.
“Our efforts also align with the ambition of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra
Region and President of ADU’s Board of
Regents, to establish the University as a pioneering higher education institution that sets new standards of excellence in quality teaching, cutting-edge scientific research and community service. In its quest to create a unique and culturally diverse educational environment, ADU spares no effort in attracting highly qualified world-renowned faculty from leading universities and
research centers globally,” added Ali.
QS World University Rankings is an annual publication by Quacquarelli Symonds. It is the only international ranking to have received International Ranking Expert Group (IREG) approval and is viewed as one of the most widely read of its kind.