NYU Abu Dhabi

From Tashkent to the UAE

Jasmin Normatova, a senior at NYU Shanghai, shared her experiences of studying abroad at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Learning Beyond the Classroom, Grounded in the World

NYU Abu Dhabi’s intensive J-Term experience is where local knowledge meets global insight, and students learn alongside faculty and world-renowned leaders including a Nobel Laureate.

This is NYUAD Class of 2029

Representing different cultures, ideas, and ambitions, these students join our community from more than 80 countries across the world.

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.

Advancing Climate Research for the Gulf and Beyond

A research partnership with Mubadala driving climate insight and sustainable solutions across the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf region.

How Life in Rural Quebec Forged a Determination to Tackle Global Food Security

Canadian Rhodes Scholar Julie Beaulieu explains why she cannot turn away from the challenges facing global food systems.

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.

Ramesh Jagannathan

Research Professor of Engineering; Managing Director of StartAD

NYU Abu Dhabi professor and entrepreneur Ramesh Jagannathan is helping shape the UAE’s innovation economy, one experiment, startup, and reinvention at a time.

Wendy Bednarz

Arts Professor of Film and New Media

For more than a decade, Wendy Bednarz has been drawn to stories that cross cultures and languages, shaping a body of work rooted in empathy and lived experience.

John Burt

Professor of Biology

John Burt is a marine biologist who uses the Arabian Gulf - the world's warmest sea - as a 'natural laboratory' to understand how marine organisms respond to and cope with extreme environmental conditions.

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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

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.

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

By overcoming one of the biggest challenges in material durability at low temperatures, this research opens new possibilities for creating flexible electronic and optical devices that can function reliably in outer space or other extremely cold environments.

New Membrane Technology for More Effective and Efficient Water Purification Systems

Researchers use a novel approach that utilizes microwave technology to more easily synthesize and fine-tune a new type of membrane which effectively purifies water from a wide range of contaminants.

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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