NYU Abu Dhabi Design Lab: AI

Program dates: May 30–June 2, 2024
Participants fly in on May 30 and depart on June 2, after 2pm.

NYU Abu Dhabi will cover the costs associated with the program attendance once participants arrive in-country, including accommodation on-campus, meals, entry visas (if required), and transportation within the UAE. Participants are responsible for the cost of transportation or airfare to NYU Abu Dhabi.

• Application opens: March 28, 2024
• Application deadline: April 20, 2024

• Students must be currently enrolled in high school.
• Students must be no more than two years away from graduating high school.
• Students planning to enroll in university for the fall 2025 or fall 2026.
• Students must be able to commit to attending the full program; lateness and/or absence will not be accepted.
• Open to students of all nationalities in all locations.
• Students will be admitted to the program based on the application and/or nomination submitted.
• Nominations are not required to be considered for admission into the program.
  

Please note that your application will not be considered complete or reviewed until all required materials are received. Admissions decisions are typically sent 2-3 weeks after receipt of a complete application and all required materials.

The following documents should be uploaded directly to your application.

1. An unofficial copy of your recent high school transcripts (must include at least grades 10 and mid-year grade 11 marks with final grade 11 marks submitted if available)
2. Proof of English language proficiency*
3. A 250-word Project Proposal on how technological breakthroughs impact our daily lives
4. A 150-word essay on the importance of a global college experience
5. Parent Consent & Release Forms: These forms will be sent to all students accepted to the program. You will not be able to participate in the program unless we receive your forms by May 15, 2024.

*If you have not completed at least three years of study where English is the sole language of instruction and English is not your native language you will be required to submit proof of English language proficiency.

Counselors may submit a nomination/recommendation for current high school students they believe may be a strong fit for this program. The ideal candidates will display:

• High academic achievement
• A problem-solving attitude
• Will be applying for fall 2025 or fall 2026 admission to university

Recommendation Prompt: We are looking for your comments on the student's accomplishments in the following three areas: personal characteristics, academic achievement, and leadership and community involvement.

If your nominated student is selected to attend our program, we would like to invite you to attend a concurrent event on our campus, if you haven’t visited already. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about NYUAD, our vision, and our community, as well as network with other counselors from around the world. Please indicate your interest in attending on the nomination form.