Further Study

NYU Abu Dhabi alumni are studying for master's and doctorate degrees at top universities around the world.

Class of 2018 Fast Facts

Top fields: Science and Math, Healthcare, Social Science

My research experiences at NYUAD led to publications in reputable journals, which ultimately helped me secure a spot with a fellowship in one of the world's top chemistry programs.

2018 alumna Ilma Jahovic, PhD student in chemistry, University of Cambridge

NYUAD alumni care about meaningful experiences

Most Students Who Apply to Graduate School Get Funding

NYUAD's placement rate rivals the world's' top ivy league schools. Many 2018 alumni are going for another degree.

The Upside of Taking a Gap Year

For some alumni, giving back and exploring the world is just what the doctor ordered.

Class of 2017

Myungin Sohn

Yale University
PhD student in Arabic and Islamic Studies

Batu Aytemiz

University of California Santa Cruz
PhD student in Computational Media

Toma Pavlov

Hertie School of Governance
Master’s student in Public Policy

Gabriel Figueroa Torres

Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore
MD student

Nicoleta Nichifor

Georgetown University, Walsh School of Foreign Service
Master’s student in Arab Studies

Ahlam Al Qasim

University College London
PhD student in Space and Climate Physics

Class of 2016

Student Name	Graduate School	NYUAD Major
Dora Palfi	European Institute of Innovation and Technology	Biology
Veronica Houk	Peking University	Literature
Sara Bahermez	Towson University	Theater Economics
Farah Shamout	University of Oxford	Computer Engineering
Layan Abu Yassin	NYU Stern School of Business	Economics
Samia Ahmed	McGill University	Arab Crossroads Studies
Osama Mohammad Ali Salman	University of Cambridge	Political Science Social Research and Public Policy