Rabdan Academy
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | أكاديمية ربدان |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi |
| Location | Abu Dhabi |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Type | Government-owned academy for safety, security, defence and crisis management |
| Website | ra.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Rabdan Academy3
How it teaches
The academy uses a dual model that combines academic study with specialised vocational training. It recognises prior learning and professional experience, and its credits transfer across academic pathways and professional roles.1
- Defence and Security
- Policing and Security
- Integrated Emergency Management
- Disaster Management
Source: Rabdan Academy: Undergraduate programmes2
Accreditation
Besides its UAE licence and accreditation from the Commission for Academic Accreditation, the academy holds institutional accreditation from the US Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).1
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.3
Sources
- Rabdan Academy: About us
- Rabdan Academy: Undergraduate programmes
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Rabdan Academy
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.