NYU Abu Dhabi

Restoring Sense of Touch in Minimally Invasive Surgery

The lack of tactile sensation in traditional minimally invasive surgery (MIS) can lead to errors, such as over- or under-grasping delicate tissues. The new "off-the-jaw" system provides surgeons with real-time measurements of grasping forces and insights into tissue stiffness and thickness.

Researchers Identify Key Immune Differences

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has uncovered how genetic and lifestyle factors influence immune responses to malaria in children from two large West African ethnic groups.

This is NYUAD

Explore the diverse impact of NYU Abu Dhabi as we connect local initiatives with global advancements. Through transformative education, generating knowledge via scholarship and pioneering research, and local and global impact, NYU Abu Dhabi contributes to innovation and societal growth.

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.

Prepared for the Tasks Ahead

People are often surprised to know that my history courses were the ones that equipped me with the tools I need to work in the international organizations sector.

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 beleive 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.

Jennifer Sheehy-Skeffington

Associate Professor in Psychology

In a time of increasing political polarization and the rise of populist movements, it's crucial that we understand the psychological factors that drive these phenomena. By exploring these issues from a nuanced, cross-cultural perspective, we can better anticipate and navigate the societal shifts that lie ahead.

Fernando Quevedo

Professor of Physics

Inspiring young minds and advancing physics research are Quevedo’s greatest passions. When Quevedo talks about physics’ biggest unanswered questions and the research needed to solve them, he speaks with undiminished enthusiasm as if decades of searching have only deepened his excitement.

Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi

Assistant Professor of Music

NYU Abu Dhabi’s Grammy-nominated faculty is writing the first-ever book about Pearl Diving music, the legacy of his grandfather, and generations past.