NYU Abu Dhabi

The Arts Center's Fall Film Program: Stories of Our Communities

The series explores history, identity, and belonging through Arab and international cinema, while offering audiences the chance to engage directly with filmmakers.

NYUAD's Commitment to AI and Health Innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka

Faculty showcased interdisciplinary innovation in robotics, health, art, and virtual reality, highlighting their transformative impact.

Watch: Master’s in Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Program

Applications are now open.

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.

Exploring Ways to Promote Responsible Innovation

"NYU Abu Dhabi didn’t just teach me how to learn, it inspired me to push the boundaries of science and rethink what’s possible."

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 diverse 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.

Lars Bergkvist

Clinical Associate Professor of Technoloy, Operations and Statistics, Stern at NYUAD

In addition to his academic work, Lars Bergkvist has several years of experience working at media agencies and market research companies. His research interests include advertising, consumer behavior, cross-cultural marketing, and research methodology.

Bilal Orfali

Visiting Professor of Middle East and Arab Studies

Bilal Orfali's research spans Arabic literature, Qurʾānic studies, and Sufism, with particular attention to classical anthologies, adab traditions, and the intersections of poetry and mysticism.

Ahmad Bin Thaneya

Assistant Professor Emerging Scholar of Civil and Urban Engineering

Ahmad Bin Thaneya's work integrates systems modeling to advance environmental and public health goals. His research includes infrastructure system management, air quality engineering, human exposure assessment, climate change mitigation, and life-cycle assessment.

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THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE

Global Relevance, Local Perspective

245+

patents filed for innovative research

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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.

Academics