NYU Abu Dhabi

Zayed Humanitarian Day

Ten NYU Abu Dhabi Initiatives that uphold the lasting humanitarian legacy laid out by the UAE’s Founding Father.

Ramadaniyyat Brings the Community Together

Longer and more social evenings of Ramadan offer the opportunity for a cultural and artistic celebration.

Volunteering to Empower the Younger Generation

First year student became interested in working with children after a supportive teacher transformed his life in school.

Featured Research

Research at NYU Abu Dhabi deepens our understanding of the world and ourselves.

Researchers Discover a Mysterious, New Type of Wave in the Sun Whose Speed Defies Explanation

Researchers have discovered a new set of waves in the Sun that, unexpectedly, appear to travel much faster than predicted by theory.

Study Offers Insights into How Workplace Culture Perpetuates Gender Gaps and Impacts Diversity in Fi

New research may offer an explanation to the reasons behind the underrepresentation of women in fields that are perceived to prize raw intellectual talent or “brilliance.”

Hackathon Propels Students into “generation-defining” Technology

NYU Abu Dhabi’s International Hackathon for Social Good will focus on quantum computing technology set to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.

The Mystery of the Lizard Tail Explained

Researchers present the first-ever biophysical model of lizard tail autotomy.

Why NYU Abu Dhabi?

NYU Abu Dhabi is one of the most diverse campuses in the world. Our students come from 120 countries and speak more than 100 languages.

Our Stories

From students, faculty, and staff, read the latest stories about our dynamic and diverse community.

Producing Work, Staying Healthy, and Developing New Habits

After a year and a half of online university, Maryam Alshehhi wanted to take on an internship as an opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

A Program To Reach Your Full Potential

When Lolowa AlKindi looks overhead, she knows out in the vastness holds a miniature satellite that she helped build.

What Keeps Life Going

For Milena Baghdasaryan, it is traveling, writing, and learning new languages.

An Intensive and Rewarding Program

Karol Tolpa’s serendipitous discovery of NYUAD’s master’s program which led to his subsequent application became one of the best decisions he has made.

Upcoming Events

NYU Abu Dhabi offers a lively forum for the exchange of ideas with local audiences as well as worldwide academic and research communities.

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“Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim: Between Sunrise and Sunset” Now Open at the Biennale Arte 2022 in Venice

Five Items From UAE's Early Days

NYU Abu Dhabi Launches Four New Research Centers