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New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
# 601-650QS WUR Ranking By Subject
34Undergraduate programs
12Postgraduate programs
82,026 USDTuition Fee/year
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About New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university, New York University (NYU). NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective programme with majors in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts, and humanities with a world center for advanced research.
The NYU Abu Dhabi campus enables students to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world, and to advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from some 120 countries and speak over 115 languages.
Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.
Find out more about life at NYU Abu Dhabi via its social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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About New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university, New York University (NYU). NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective programme with majors in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts, and humanities with a world center for advanced research.
The NYU Abu Dhabi campus enables students to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world, and to advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from some 120 countries and speak over 115 languages.
Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.
Find out more about life at NYU Abu Dhabi via its social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
Undergraduate academic areas at NYU Abu Dhabi are divided into major and minor subjects across the five faculties of Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Science, and Social Science. Fields of study are numerous and include options from African Studies to Urbanization. During four years of undergraduate study, students have an extensive choice of courses in all disciplines and are able to fulfill all graduation requirements.
Undergraduate students applying to NYU Abu Dhabi with UAE nationality or Emirati mothers can apply for financial aid through the university and the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed NYUAD Scholarship for Exceptional Emirati Students. In addition, UAE national students may be eligible for a need-based personal support award. Students who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete a CSS Profile application.
Arts and Humanities (6)
African Studies
Ancient World Studies
Arab Music Studies
Arabic
Art and Art History
Chinese
Design
Heritage Studies
History
Literature and Creative Writing
Music
Philosophy
Theater
Business and Management (6)
Business, Organizations and Society
Economics
Engineering and Technology (6)
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Biology
Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
Arab Crossroads Studies
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Anthropology
Film and New Media
Interactive Media
Legal Studies
Political Science
Social Research and Public Policy
NYU Abu Dhabi offers Global PhD Student Fellowships in collaboration with the NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science, or the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
The university offers a Master of Fine Arts in Art and Media and a Master of Science in Economics.
The PhD programmes offered are:
Arts and Humanities (2)
MFA in Art and Media
Business and Management (2)
MSc in Economics
Engineering and Technology (3)
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Chemical Engineering
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Civil Engineering
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Computer Science
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Electrical Engineering
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Transportation Planning and Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (3)
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Biology
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Psychology
Natural Sciences (3)
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Chemistry
Global PhD Student Fellowship in Physics
University information
Early Decision applicants must apply with the same information as a Regular Decision applicant, which includes academic transcript and class rank (if available), test scores and teacher evaluations.
General
Bachelor
Master
Student life
NYU Abu Dhabi was founded in 2010 to educate students to be true citizens of the world. Like the main campus in New York, NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to provide a liberal arts education with the benefits of a research university, supporting interaction with new people and ideas.The student housing options at NYU Abu Dhabi feature modern residences amongst areas of greenery, close to the campus. These residential colleges are split into undergraduate and postgraduate buildings. Undergraduate residences are split into gender-separated floors, and include recreation spaces and lounges, community kitchens, computer and printing spaces, and laundry facilities.
The postgraduate residences are home to graduate students and researchers, and sometimes their families. Buildings are split into apartments, some for single family occupancy and some shared. Shared apartments are single-sex only and include two bedrooms with individual bathrooms. The buildings feature shared lounge and laundry spaces.
Students at NYU Abu Dhabi can obtain professional experience alongside their studies through an internship organised by the university. The NYU Alumni network features stories of students achieving success after graduation.
The university offers a Career Development Center (CDC) where students can receive support in identifying their unique strengths, create a CV, connect with industry leaders and apply to award and graduate schools.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is one of the top universities in Abu Dhabi,, United Arab Emirates. It is ranked #601-650 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2021.
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
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