Accreditation

Licensure & Accreditation

Overview

Rabdan Academy is committed to the highest standards in teaching and learning through its educational provision, addressing both regional and national needs, and contributing significantly to the intellectual, economic and social development of the UAE.

The Academy’s obligation to institutional and programmatic accreditation ensures that its students obtain recognised qualifications upon graduation which equips them with the knowledge, skills and competencies most sought after in the labour market and enables them to seek higher education opportunities in universities around the world.

Licensure & Accreditation
Authorisation by

Authorisation by

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)

Rabdan Academy is recognised by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) as an authorised institution in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which is aligned to the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 and the National Strategy for Higher Education of the UAE Government. RA retains a niche reputation in the UAE higher education sector through provision of high quality academic programs that are in complete alignment with the skills demanded by employers.

National Accreditation by

The Commission for Academic Accreditation

Rabdan Academy holds its place as a licensed higher education institution in the National Register of Licensed Higher Education Institutions published by the Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates. All of its academic programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education, UAE. Program Accreditation affirms that the Academy programs have undergone rigorous peer review by External Review Teams appointed by the CAA and assures that each accredited degree meets the stringent educational standards for high-quality education, consistent with international standards. Click here to view the list of accredited programs.

National Accreditation by
Program TitleMost Recent ApprovalExpiry Date
Institutional Licensure10 Jun 2022 15 Sep 2027
Diploma in Crime Scene25 May 202119 May 2025
Bachelor of Science in Business Continuity Management29 Mar 2020(Renewal in process)
Higher Diploma in Business Continuity Management29 Mar 2020(Renewal in process)
Associate in Business Continuity Management29 Mar 2020(Renewal in process)
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Emergency Management29 Mar 2020(Renewal in process)
Higher Diploma in Integrated Emergency Management29 Mar 2020(Renewal in process)
Associate in Integrated Emergency Management29 Mar 2020(Renewal in process)
Bachelor of Science in Policing and Security 25 May 2021 01 Sep 2025
Higher Diploma in Policing and Security25 May 2021 01 Sep 2025
Associate in Policing and Security25 May 2021 01 Sep 2025
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security 15 Apr 2018(Renewal in process)
Associate in Homeland Security15 Apr 2018(Renewal in process)
Bachelor of Science in Defence and Security 14 Oct 202215 Jun 2027
Master of Science in Intelligence Analysis03 Jul 202307 Aug 2027
Master of Science in Policing and Security Leadership01 Apr 2019(valid until graduation of 2 cohorts)
Master of Science in Systems Engineering Specialising in Defence 26 Jul 202215 Jun 2025
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