Abu Dhabi Polytechnic
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | بوليتكنك أبوظبي |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi |
| Location | Abu Dhabi and Al Ain |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Type | Government polytechnic of the Institute of Applied Technology |
| Website | adpoly.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Abu Dhabi Polytechnic6
Programmes
| Campus | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineering Technology; Information Security Engineering Technology; Meteorology; Petroleum Engineering Technology |
| Al Ain | Aircraft Engineering Technology; Aircraft Maintenance Engineering; maintenance training |
Source: Abu Dhabi Polytechnic: Abu Dhabi main campus; Abu Dhabi Polytechnic: Al Ain campus3,4
Accreditation and aviation licences
ADPoly is licensed by the Commission for Academic Accreditation and accredited by ABET, the US engineering and technology accreditation board. Its diploma programmes are accredited by the National Qualifications Center.2
The Al Ain campus houses a maintenance training organisation approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, which prepares students for aircraft maintenance licences.5
Before you rely on a degree
An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.6
Sources
- Abu Dhabi Polytechnic: Vision and mission
- Abu Dhabi Polytechnic: Why study at the Polytechnic
- Abu Dhabi Polytechnic: Abu Dhabi main campus
- Abu Dhabi Polytechnic: Al Ain campus
- Abu Dhabi Polytechnic: Maintenance training organisation
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Abu Dhabi Polytechnic
Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.