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Arts and Humanities

The Arts and Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi encompass fields of central significance to human culture and creativity.

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Engineering

Engineering research at NYU Abu Dhabi spans cyber security, robotics, urban systems, environmental sustainability, and biomedical and health systems.

Nanoparticle Development Set to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment

Science

Scientific research at NYU Abu Dhabi is interdisciplinary at its core in order to address questions that are important for humanity.

Finding Culturally Sensitive Ways to Study Social Behavior in the Middle East

Social Science

Social Science research at NYU Abu Dhabi uses data to help historians, economists, NGOs, and governments better understand human behavior — and improve people’s lives.