PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems

Prepare the following required information when you are ready to start an application:

• Complete online application form
  
  
• Copies of transcripts from all previous or ongoing undergraduate and graduate-level coursework and degrees. You will need to provide official documents if you are admitted to the program.
  
  
• Official English language proficiency test scores or receive a test waiver

  • You are from a designated list of English-speaking countries

  • You have completed at least 4 years in a university program taught entirely in English

  • Self-reported test scores for proof of English proficiency. Minimum scores: Academic IELTS = 6.5 / TOEFL iBT = 90 / DuoLingo = 120. Official results will be needed if you are admitted.

• Current curriculum vitae
  
  
• Research Interest Letter: Explain why you want to pursue the PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems at NYU Abu Dhabi. Describe you research interests and past research experience.
  
  
• Three recommendation letters: You will provide the name, title and email of three recommenders. They will receive a request from NYUAD to upload a letter of recommendation for your application. 

Any information or materials submitted to NYU Abu Dhabi after the final application deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed or considered by the Selection Committee.

You will receive an email when there are updates to your application status that can be viewed on the Application Status Portal. Your final official decision will be posted to your status page, and an admission decision from any other source of communication will be not considered official nor binding.

NYU Abu Dhabi reserves the right to validate the accuracy of your application information with appropriate sources, including the right to contact relevant individuals and organizations.

1. Verification: After submitting your application, the admissions office checks that all supporting documents have been uploaded correctly and are readable. After this verification, the applications are made available to the Selection Committee for the initial review.

2. Initial Review: The Selection Committee begins reviewing submitted applications after the application deadline. The committee looks at information from all parts of the application to form a complete picture of the applicant’s potential fit with the program.

3. Shortlist: The Selection Committee places applicants who have the best fit for the program on a “shortlist”. These applicants are invited to an interview with the selection committee (usually online).

4. Interview: During the interview, the applicant has the opportunity to provide more details about their motivations, education and experience. This gives the Selection Committee a more complete understanding of the applicant before making the admissions decision.

5. Admissions Decision: Applicants who are offered admission will be notified by email to check the Application Status Portal where the admission letter can be viewed and downloaded. The applicant needs to confirm acceptance of the offer.

6. Offer Acceptance: The applicant confirms acceptance of the admission offer via the Application Status Portal and begins the onboarding process.

Note! You must receive a UAE security clearance, and obtain an appropriate UAE visa if required by your residency status. NYU Abu Dhabi will facilitate these processes for admitted students. If for any reason you cannot obtain the security clearance or visa, your admissions offer may be rescinded.