NYU Abu Dhabi

Why Earth Day is as much about exploring space as it is about preserving our planet

There is a particular irony in studying other worlds. The farther one looks into space, the more precious Earth appears.

Researchers Develop New Material to Improve Energy Storage Systems

The team focused on zinc–iodine batteries, a new type of rechargeable battery that can store large amounts of electricity safely and at low cost. These batteries could one day be used to store energy from renewable sources like solar and wind power.

The Cost of Convenience and Reversing its Health and Environmental Damages

The creation of “forever chemicals” has reached a point of urgency, demanding action to address their impact on human health and the environment

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.

Majors and Minors

NYU Abu Dhabi offers 26 undergraduate majors across Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Science, and Social Science, and numerous multidisciplinary minors and specializations.

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.

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.

From NYUAD to Curating Natural History: A Journey Fueled by Curiosity

Alumna Sara Almarzooqi has had unique adventures bringing fossils of Sauropod dinosaurs, and 3.2-million-year-old “Lucy,” to Abu Dhabi.

Student Success Stories

Shaping a sustainable future through research

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.

Folker de Witte

Adjunct Lecturer of Business, Organizations and Society

Folke de Witte’s dual focus 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.

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.

Onoso Imoagene

Associate Professor of Social Research and Public Policy

Sociologist Onoso Imoagene examines how immigration policy, identity, and lived experience shape futures for African diasporas around the world.

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THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE

On Earth Day, we spotlight recent NYU Abu Dhabi research addressing today’s most pressing environmental challenges and advancing new approaches to sustainability, conservation, and climate resilience.

245+

patents filed for innovative research

Researchers Reveal How Apples Evolved Through Ongoing Exchange with Wild Tress, Offering Insights for More Resilient Crops

Their findings reveal that apples are not the product of a simple domestication process. Instead, they have evolved through ongoing interactions with wild species, which have left a lasting imprint on their DNA.

How the Marri Nut's Structure Could Inspire Stronger, Safer Materials

By studying how it absorbs impact and resists cracking, the team discovered a clever natural design that could inspire new materials for protective gear and other safety applications.

Study Reveals Hidden Stress Facing Coral Reef Fish in the Arabian Gulf

When oxygen levels drop at night, a common occurrence on some of the world’s hottest reefs, these fish must use extra energy just to recover the next day.

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Research at NYUAD

Centers, Labs and Projects

Research Features

Careers in Research