DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

As part of the selection process for 42 Abu Dhabi’s inaugural cohort, 401 candidates took part in a trio of preselection ‘Piscines’ between May and August. A pool of 225 candidates successfully passed the 26-day immersive tests of motivation, endurance, and commitment, and joined 42 Abu Dhabi on September 26.

Emiratis comprise 43 per cent of the inaugural cohort. Of the Emirati candidates, 70 per cent are female. Expatriate student enrolment stands at 57 per cent. Almost all of the students — 93 per cent — are UAE residents.

Among the students, 60 per cent are men, and 40 per cent women. In addition, 81 per cent are aged between 18 and 30 years.