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New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)

Location

NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Ranking

# 601-650QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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34Undergraduate programs

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12Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

82,026 USDTuition Fee/year

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

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

Available programs

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

African Studies

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Arabic

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Chinese

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Design

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Heritage Studies

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History

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Music

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Philosophy

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Theater

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University information

Undergraduate applicants can choose either Early Decision or Regular Decision. Early Decision is the right choice for applicants who want to know whether their admission has been successful and end their university application process sooner. 

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

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100+

Bachelor

7+
100+

Master

7+
100+

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

82,026 USD
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International Students

82,026 USD
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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.

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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.

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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
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