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Rabdan Academy

Abu Dhabi
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About

Rabdan Academy is a world-class, government-owned higher education institution based in Abu Dhabi, specializing in the Safety, Security, Defence, Emergency Preparedness, and Crisis Management (SSDEC) sectors. Established in 2013, the academy provides a unique dual-education model that integrates academic learning with specialized vocational training. It is the first government institution in the UAE to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and holds a prestigious 5-star QS rating. Rabdan Academy offers a range of CAA-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, including degrees in Intelligence Analysis, Homeland Security, and Business Continuity Management. With a faculty comprised of experts from the world's top 200 universities, the academy focuses on building national resilience and fostering international research collaboration. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities and provides students with significant internship opportunities, resulting in an impressive 96% graduate employment rate in critical national sectors.

Accreditation

CAAMOESACSCOCQS 5-Star

Campus & Amenities

Specialized SSDEC LabsSmart ClassroomsLibraryStudent HubFullyequipped Offcampus Student Housing (Danat Residency)Sports Facilities

Programs & Fees

Bachelors
Bachelor of Science in Defence and SecurityBachelor of Science in Business Continuity ManagementBachelor of Science in Homeland SecurityBachelor of Science in Integrated Emergency ManagementBachelor of Science in Policing and Security
AED 2,850 per credit hour (Approx. 342,000 total)
Masters
Master of Science in Intelligence AnalysisMaster of Science in Policing and Security LeadershipMaster of Science in Systems Engineering Specialising in Defence
AED 4,166.67 per credit hour (Approx. 154,300 total)
Other
Higher Diploma in Business Continuity ManagementAssociate Diploma in Crime SceneHigher Diploma in Integrated Emergency ManagementHigher Diploma in Policing and Security

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Key Information

App Deadline
Rolling
Visa Support
Yes
Tuition (AED)
2,850 per credit hour (Approx. 342,000 total)
Tuition (INR)
72,675 per credit hour (Approx. 87,21,000 total)
App Fee
4,300 (incl. Admission Fee)
App Fee (INR)
1,09,650 (incl. Admission Fee)
Housing
Yes

Contact

registrar@ra.ac.ae+971 2 599 9111
65 Dhafeer Street, Al Sa'adah, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE

How to Apply to Rabdan Academy

Apply to Rabdan Academy through UAE College — upload your documents once and apply to multiple universities simultaneously. Rabdan Academy has waived application fees for UAE College applicants.

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