PhD Programs
Global PhD Student Fellowships
Programs in Engineering and the Sciences
NYU Abu Dhabi provides pioneering PhD programs for students looking to make a global impact. Students in our PhD programs work on exciting research projects under the guidance of world-class faculty, in a global network of scholars, with access to cutting-edge facilities. The Global PhD Programs are offered in collaboration with the NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science and the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
Each program offers a unique opportunity to engage in a global setting, where students will begin their coursework in New York and complete their research in Abu Dhabi.
Global PhD students complete the program coursework in New York City (1-2 years) before coming to NYUAD to complete their research and thesis.
To apply for the NYUAD Global PhD Student Fellowship use the application for the New York program and indicate your preference to conduct research at NYUAD. Applications marked with this preference are shared with NYUAD program faculty. Applications open in mid-September for the following fall intake.
Key Features of the Global Fellowship PhD Programs
- New York University degree upon graduation
- Access to the extraordinary resources at NYU
- Graduate coursework in New York
- Cutting-edge research opportunities in NYU Abu Dhabi’s labs
- Tuition, fees, and health insurance provided throughout the program
- Generous research assistantship and stipend provided by NYU Abu Dhabi throughout the program
- Assistance for degree-related travel between Abu Dhabi and New York
- Campus accommodation at no cost in Abu Dhabi
- A contribution toward accommodation costs in New York
- Career development assistance at both campuses
Science Fellowships
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PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems at NYUAD
Hand-in-hand with the UAE’s mission to establish itself as a leader in space science, our PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems is the first of its kind in the UAE, and the region. In line with the UAE’s National Space Strategy 2030, this interdisciplinary program between the fields of Astrophysics and Engineering aims to inspire the next generation of space explorers.
This 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.
Applications open in mid-September for the following fall intake.
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