Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.svg
Motto"A bridge between civilisations" [1]
EstablishedMay 30, 2006
Accreditation French Ministry of Education
UAE Ministry of Education
Affiliation
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nathalie Martial-Braz [2]
Students1,000+
Location,
United Arab Emirates
Campus23 acres (9.3 ha)
Colors   
Nickname Foxes
Website www.sorbonne.ae

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a French and English-speaking university established on 7 October 2006 in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.

The university is affiliated with the French Sorbonne University (former Paris-Sorbonne University, Paris IV) in the United Arab Emirates.

History

An international agreement between the French Sorbonne University (former Paris-Sorbonne University, Paris IV), and the government of Abu Dhabi was signed on 19 February 2006. The aim was to bring the best international standard higher education in Abu Dhabi.

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (formerly Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi) was established on 30 May 2006 by a decree of the ruler of United Arab Emirates.

The University opened on 7 October 2006 in a temporary building.

On 6 December 2009, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (formerly Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi) moved into its permanent campus on Al Reem Island. [3]

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References

  1. "About us". Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  2. "University Leadership". Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  3. abu-dhabi-sorbonne-is-paris-in-the-desert, UAE.

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