NYU Abu Dhabi

Return to Campus

As we all return to campus in fall 2021, we keep in mind our touchstones of health and safety, academic and research continuity, and community.

COVID-19: A Call to Action

A global crisis requires a global response. The NYUAD community is addressing the challenges COVID-19 has placed on the world.

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The Common App is now open for fall 2022 undergraduate applications.

Featured Research

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

What a 2,100-year Old Leaf Found in Ancient Egyptian Temple Tells Us

This study is one of the first to examine the genomes of plants found in archaeological sites.

Measuring Stress Levels of Families During COVID-19 Using Hair Cortisol

Data collected in Jordan adds to theory that the pandemic has been a global mental health crisis as well as a physical health crisis that must be addressed.

Huge Waves on the Sun Observed by NYU Abu Dhabi Solar Physicist

The oscillations will help to establish novel ways to probe the Sun’s interior and obtain information about its inner structure and dynamics.

For Water's Worth

Desalination sustains modern life in the desert, but it’s costly.

Ten years ago, Abu Dhabi and New York University set out to develop a new model of higher education. This is NYU Abu Dhabi is a feature film that tells the story of NYUAD and its pioneering global community of students and faculty.

Join us for the premiere on September 21, 2021. Register here.

Our Stories

Hear how our students, faculty and staff are navigating the new normal.

Strong Relationships and Communication

"I absolutely loved exploring New York during my free time, but my favorite part of my time at NYU Abu Dhabi has been the richness of our Chemistry department."

A Community that Understands Diversity and Differences

Lisa Brighenti’s personal story is one of the reasons she decided to study at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Reconnecting Roots

Despite growing up in the US, Emirati Mohammed Alhammadi explained his reasons for wanting to pursue his college education back in Abu Dhabi.

“I thought I had already made my choice.”

NYU Abu Dhabi Class of 2025’s Alessia Piacitelli was sure she was going to college in her home country Russia, until a university fair changed her fate.

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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NYU Abu Dhabi’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations

The Arts Center Announces Lineup for the First Half of Their Seventh Season