Nyu Abu Dhabi is a world-class research university located in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2010, it is the first comprehensive liberal arts and sciences campus in the Middle East developed by New York University. Located on Saadiyat Island, just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi sits at the crossroads of the Arab world, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The university has an international student body representing over 100 countries and offers a truly global educational experience.
NYU Abu Dhabi’s academic programs are organized into six divisions: Arts and Humanities; Biological Sciences; Business; Engineering; Physical Sciences and Mathematics; Social Sciences. Undergraduate students can choose from over 40 majors and minors across these divisions. In addition to its strong liberal arts foundation, NYU Abu Dhabi is also home to cutting-edge research centers and institutes that are pushing boundaries in fields such as nanotechnology, water desalination, renewable energy, and more.
The campus itself is a work of art – designed by world-renowned architects such as Fumihiko Maki, Jean Nouvel, and Lord Norman Foster. The beautiful 500-acre site features state-of-the-art facilities set against a backdrop of stunning Arabic architecture. NYU Abu Dhabi also has its own beach on Saadiyat Island where students can relax or take part in various water sports activities.
So far, NYU Abu Dhabi has graduated two cohorts of students who have gone on to pursue careers all over the world or continue their studies at top graduate schools. With its commitment to excellence in teaching and research, NYU Abu Dhabi is poised to become one of the leading institutions of higher learning in the region – making a positive impact on both local and global communities alike