Graduate and PhD

Master's Programs at NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi master's programs are designed to take full advantage of the University's location at the center of a global crossroads. The unique culture and experiences provided in the region will provide students with a perspective that prepares them to engage the future with a global mindset.

 Applications for master's programs open in October for the following fall intake.

MBA - Stern at NYUAD

NYU Stern School of Business and NYU Abu Dhabi launched the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA Program. The MBA Program gives students the opportunity to build future careers in the MENA region, with educational modules in both Abu Dhabi and New York.

PhD Programs at NYUAD

PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems

The PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems is the first program of its kind in the UAE and the wider region.  The program is completed entirely 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.

Global PhD Student Fellowships

NYU Abu Dhabi offers Global PhD Student Fellowships in which students begin their coursework in New York (1-2 years) and complete their research in Abu Dhabi. 

Student Fellowships for NYUAD PhD programs provide competitive compensation packages: tuition, housing support, visa support and a stipend. There is also financial support and guidance related to relocation and research start-up costs.

These programs are delivered in collaboration with:

• NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science
• NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Applications open in mid-September for the following fall intake.