General Information
NYU Abu Dhabi is a highly selective liberal arts and science college that is fully integrated into major research university. The campus will draw top students from around the world and international faculty who are leaders in their fields.
A World of NYU Opportunity:
- A four-year undergraduate program in the liberal arts and sciences, leading to a bachelor’s degree from one of America’s most renowned research universities.
- B.A. degree offered with a wide range of specializations in the arts, humanities and social sciences. B.S. degree offered with integrated programs in the physical sciences and mathematics.
- Exciting opportunities for intellectual and professional development in a global setting, including advanced research and internships.
- Semesters abroad via NYU’s entire global network, including NYU’s anchor campus in New York City and its own academic centers in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.
- Generous financial aid packages for qualified students.
- Residential and academic facilities located in the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi.
- Special opportunities to pursue graduate degree programs at NYU in New York.
NYU Abu Dhabi Undergraduate Admissions
In our endeavor to create a truly diverse and globally engaged student body for our inaugural class of 2010, NYU Abu Dhabi is looking for students from all backgrounds and from around the world. Additionally, we are seeking students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world’s talent pool.
Students will study side by side with the heads of state, Nobel laureates, Tony Award winners, and business leaders of tomorrow. The combination of an international, high-caliber student body engaging in a rigorous curriculum taught by distinguished professors is a truly unique environment that NYU Abu Dhabi will provide.
Admission to NYU Abu Dhabi is highly selective. Students will be admitted based on the overall strength of their application, including academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, recommendations, and a demonstrated interest in global citizenship, service, and leadership.
Please let us know of your interest in NYU Abu Dhabi by joining our mailing list. We will then be able to keep you fully informed on every aspect of the admissions process through publications and emails, and let you know when new information is available on our Web site.
Deadline to submit application
Early Action Plan: November 1, 2009
Regular Decision Plan: January 1, 2009
Deadline to submit financial aid application
Early Action Plan: November 1, 2009
Regular Decision Plan: February 15, 2009












