New York University Abu Dhabi
📍 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Official website ↗
Tuition / year
Up to AED 210,000/yr
Students
2,200
International
80%
QS World
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About NYUAD
A highly selective liberal arts and research campus of New York University on Saadiyat Island, granting full NYU degrees. It offers one of the most generous need-based financial aid programs in the world.
- ✓Established 2010
- ✓International branch campus — globally portable degree
- ✓Strong in Liberal Arts & Engineering
Accreditation: Accredited via NYU (US Middle States Commission); ADEK licensed
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Economics | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 210,000 |
| BSc Computer Science | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 210,000 |
| BSc Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 210,000 |
| BA Political Science | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 210,000 |
Scholarships
Need-Based Financial Aid
Up to 100% tuition, housing & travelEligibility: Admitted students with demonstrated need
Full Emirati Scholarship
100% of costsEligibility: Admitted Emirati nationals
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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