Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Other name
SUAD
Former name
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Motto"A bridge between civilisations"
TypePublic
EstablishedMay 30, 2006
Parent institution
Sorbonne University
AccreditationFrench Ministry of Education
UAE Ministry of Education
Affiliation
ChairReem Al Hashimy
ChancellorProf Nathalie Martial-Braz
Students1,400+
Location,
United Arab Emirates
Campus23 acres (9.3 ha)
Colors  
NicknameFoxes
Websitewww.sorbonne.ae

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), established in 2006, is a higher education institution located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The university was founded under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, through a partnership between Sorbonne Université in Paris and the Government of Abu Dhabi, under the administrative oversight of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). Its academic programmes are provided by Sorbonne Université and Université Paris Cité.

The programmes are developed and offered by Sorbonne Université in the fields of arts, humanities and data, science and engineering; and by Université Paris Cité in the fields of law, business and economics. SUAD degree programmes follow the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Programmes are taught in French or English.