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Take your studies and your career to global heights in one of our transformative master’s and PhD programs in science and engineering, fine arts, economics, and business administration.
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NYU Abu Dhabi’s programs are designed to academically prepare high school students for all aspects of college life — from creating a strong application to developing leadership skills and preparing for the rigors of a world-class university education.
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At NYU Abu Dhabi, exceptional students from six continents come together to solve today’s most pressing challenges. You’ll gain more than a global mindset — you’ll be prepared to change the world.
NYU Abu Dhabi Alumni Shaping the Future Globally
From establishing careers in finance, engineering, consulting, politics, and the arts to pursuing graduate degrees at Yale, Oxford, and Harvard, NYU Abu Dhabi’s alumni have distinguished themselves as a pioneering group representing more than 120 countries across the globe who are continuing to accomplish new heights across a range of industries and institutions of further education.
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Abu Dhabi
Choose from liberal arts, sciences, arts, and engineering degrees in almost every field at the region's first comprehensive liberal arts college.
New York City
Live and learn in the heart of one of the world’s most inspiring and influential cities. NYU’s founding campus offers a vast selection of majors and cross-school minors led by world-class faculty.
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Work towards a BA or BS in one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the world. Join a community of exceptional scholars from within China and around the world.