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African Studies
NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi,, United Arab Emirates
48 monthsProgram duration
82,026 USDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
HistoryMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
African Studies at NYUAD seeks to cultivate a dynamic and sustainable space for academic discussion, activity, and community around the broad area of inquiry of Africa and its diaspora. With the support of the History Program, we organize an annual symposium series featuring guest speakers from within and beyond the University. Additional activities (film screenings, music performances, and workshops) also aim to foster cooperation between faculty and students, between Student Interest Groups, and other interested parties on campus.
Arts and Culture
Includes a careful study of the literary, artistic, and philosophical landscapes of the region. These courses explore the literatures, arts, and physical environments of the region within their broader historical and social contexts.
Society and Politics
Includes a detailed and nuanced examination of the contemporary landscape of the region. These courses draw on anthropology, ethnography, political science, and sociology to elucidate the complex cultural, social, and political developments taking place today.
Program overview
Main Subject
History
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
African Studies at NYUAD seeks to cultivate a dynamic and sustainable space for academic discussion, activity, and community around the broad area of inquiry of Africa and its diaspora. With the support of the History Program, we organize an annual symposium series featuring guest speakers from within and beyond the University. Additional activities (film screenings, music performances, and workshops) also aim to foster cooperation between faculty and students, between Student Interest Groups, and other interested parties on campus.
Arts and Culture
Includes a careful study of the literary, artistic, and philosophical landscapes of the region. These courses explore the literatures, arts, and physical environments of the region within their broader historical and social contexts.
Society and Politics
Includes a detailed and nuanced examination of the contemporary landscape of the region. These courses draw on anthropology, ethnography, political science, and sociology to elucidate the complex cultural, social, and political developments taking place today.
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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 Crossroads 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
Engineering and Technology (6)
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Anthropology
Biology
Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Economics
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
Social Sciences 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