NYU Abu Dhabi

New Light-Based Nanotechnology Could Enable More Precise, Less Harmful Cancer Treatment

Researchers have developed a new light-based nanotechnology to improve how certain cancers are detected and treated, offering a more precise and potentially less harmful alternative to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.

Warm Arabian Sea Waters Intensified April 2024 Rainfall Over the UAE

New research shows unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the Arabian Sea played a key role in intensifying the extreme rainfall experienced across the United Arab Emirates in April, 2024.

Applications Open for Summer Research Program for Visiting Undergraduate Students

The eight-week program provides students with hands-on research experience, with participants from different institutions exchanging ideas and perspectives, while contributing to active research at NYUAD.

A New Model for Education

The 21st century requires rigorous, broad, and imaginative educational training. NYU Abu Dhabi provides extraordinary
opportunities for individual exploration and growth, and prepares students to succeed in a truly global world.

Campus Life

At NYU Abu Dhabi, there’s always something to do. Students live on a vibrant, residential campus located near many public beaches, restaurants, and world famous sites.

Academics

NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network of degree granting campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity.

Experience NYU Abu Dhabi

Experience NYU Abu Dhabi, where culture, knowledge, and creativity meet. Here, ideas grow and perspectives change.

A Visiting Student’s Journey

Junior, Daniel Lai, discovered a close-knit research community and helped revive dormant music society while studying abroad at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Student Success Stories

Global Education

Global education is central to NYU Abu Dhabi’s mission. Through four years of interconnected academic and cultural experiences, students gain a deeper understanding of varied cultures and develop a strong sense of social responsibility — ready to make a difference locally and globally.

Undergraduate Global Education

Every NYUAD student can study abroad during their four-year degree. Students may spend up to two semesters of their NYUAD education studying abroad in NYU’s Global Network of academic centers.

Graduate Global Education

Global PhD students begin their coursework in New York (1-2 years) and complete their research in Abu Dhabi. Fellowships provide competitive compensation packages, covering tuition costs, housing in Abu Dhabi, and provide a monthly stipend, as well as additional support for relocation and research start-up costs.

Globally Ranked University in UAE (as NYU by Times Higher Education)

Nobel Laureates on Faculty

95%

Post-graduation Placement

MEET OUR PEOPLE

The NYU Abu Dhabi community is the University's beating heart. We take pride in our people and we believe they are the core of what makes the University special. Take a moment to learn more about our community, and delve deeper into the work, their research, and their academic passions.

Yaw Nyarko

Professor of Economics

Yaw Nyarko is taking economic theory out of the classroom and into Ghana’s fields, helping smallholder farmers access credit, increase yields, and plan for the future.

Folker De Witte

Adjunct Lecturer of Business, Organizations and Society

Folker De Witte’s on sustainable finance and financial technology addresses two of the most pressing questions facing modern markets: how to channel capital toward meaningful environmental and social impact, and how emerging technologies can make finance more efficient and accessible.

Safiya Khalil

Assistant Professor Emerging Scholar of Mechanical Engineering

The creation of “forever chemicals” has reached a point of urgency, demanding action to address their impact on human health and the environment, and Safiya Khalil is working on a solution to this growing problem.

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THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE

Faculty-led research advancing sustainable solutions for our region and the world.

245+

patents filed for innovative research

Organic Crystalline Material Repairs Itself in Extreme Cold Temperatures, Unlocking New Possibilities for Space and Deep-Sea Technologies

Until now, self-healing was mostly observed in soft materials such as gels or polymers at ambient or high temperatures, which stop working in freezing conditions. The NYUAD team’s discovery is the first to demonstrate self-healing in an organic crystal, a more ordered and rigid material, across such a wide temperature range, including cryogenic conditions.

UAE-Wide Coral "Stress Test" Investigates Heat-Resilient Local Reefs

The rapid 18-hour assay reveals each colony's heat tolerance by gradually raising water temperatures and measuring the coral's physiological performance.

Researchers Reveal an Association Between Mouth Bacteria and Obesity and Metabolic Health

The findings could pave the way for novel strategies to detect and prevent obesity by targeting the body’s oral microbiome–a collection of bacteria and other microbes that live in the mouth.

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Research at NYUAD

Centers, Labs and Projects

Research Features

Careers in Research

PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT NYU ABU DHABI

Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi.

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