Graduate and PhD

Master's Programs

NYU Abu Dhabi master's programs are designed to take full advantage of the University's location at the center of a global crossroads. The unique culture and experiences provided in the region will provide students with a perspective that prepares them to engage the future with a global mindset.

Information sessions for the master's programs start in October.

MBA - Stern at NYUAD

NYU Stern School of Business and NYU Abu Dhabi launched the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA Program. The MBA Program gives students the opportunity to build future careers in the MENA region, with educational modules in both Abu Dhabi and New York.

PhD Programs

NYU Abu Dhabi is proud to announce the launch of its PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems, the first program of its kind in the UAE and the wider region. 

The program is completed in its entirety on the Abu Dhabi campus, where students will complete a multi-year-long research project under the supervision of world-class faculty.

• PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems

NYU Abu Dhabi offers Global PhD Student Fellowships in collaboration with:

• NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science
• NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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.

 Applications for PhD programs open in October for the following fall intake.