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Emirati Women's Day

We are spotlight the stories, achievements and contributions of our Emirati colleagues, students and alumni in honour of Emirati Women’s Day.

Emirati Entrepreneur Sherina Alsowaidi Is on a Mission to Raise Awareness About Mental Health

The NYUAD alumna founded Ritual Cafe and Studio and has since built a mental health mission that spans a children's book and a consultancy.

Alumna Selected as 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University

The First Emirati Knight-Hennessy Scholar will be pursuing a PhD in Oceans at Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability.

For Alumnus Alya AlZeyoudi, Social Impact Was at the Heart of Building a Career

The NYUAD civil engineering graduate is now one of the youngest students in her MBA cohort at Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi.


A New Model for Education

The 21st century requires rigorous, broad, and imaginative educational training. NYU Abu Dhabi provides extraordinary
opportunities for individual exploration and growth, and prepares students to succeed in a truly global world.

Majors and Minors

NYU Abu Dhabi offers 26 undergraduate majors across Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Science, and Social Science, and numerous multidisciplinary minors and specializations.

Academics

NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network of degree granting campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity.


Global Education

Global education is central to NYU Abu Dhabi’s mission. Through four years of interconnected academic and cultural experiences, students gain a deeper understanding of varied cultures and develop a strong sense of social responsibility — ready to make a difference locally and globally.

    Undergraduate Global Education

    Every NYUAD student can study abroad during their four-year degree. Students may spend up to two semesters of their NYUAD education studying abroad in NYU’s Global Network of academic centers.

    Graduate Global Education

    Global PhD students begin their coursework in New York (1-2 years) and complete their research in Abu Dhabi. Fellowships provide competitive compensation packages, covering tuition costs, housing in Abu Dhabi, and provide a monthly stipend, as well as additional support for relocation and research start-up costs.


    From NYUAD to Curating Natural History: A Journey Fueled by Curiosity

    Alumna Sara Almarzooqi has had unique adventures bringing fossils of Sauropod dinosaurs, and 3.2-million-year-old “Lucy,” to Abu Dhabi.

    Student Success Stories

    #1

    Globally Ranked University in UAE (as NYU by Times Higher Education)

    Globally Ranked University in UAE (as NYU by Times Higher Education)
    4

    Nobel Laureates on Faculty

    Nobel Laureates on Faculty
    95%

    Post-graduation Placement

    Post-graduation Placement

    MEET OUR PEOPLE

    The NYU Abu Dhabi community is the University's beating heart. We take pride in our people and we believe they are the core of what makes the University special. Take a moment to learn more about our community, and delve deeper into the work, their research, and their academic passions.

    Safiya Khalil Alhashmi

    Assistant Professor Emerging Scholar of Mechanical Engineering

    Professor Safiya is a chemical engineer passionate about crafting advanced materials with maximum efficiency. She leverages tools such as artificial intelligence, high-throughput synthesis, and automation to accelerate the discovery of new materials and rigorously assess their performance in functional devices.

    Khulood Alawadi

    Lecturer of Engineering Design

    A challenger of the status quo in design engineering, Professor Khulood believes in questioning the “How?” How has technology influenced the fields of art and design? How can her mere existence in showing up in this space as an Arab and a woman, change the narrative and expectation for those to come?

    Manal Mohamed Al Marzooqi

    Lecturer of Arabic Language

    For Arabic lecturer Professor Manal, the language of her forefathers embodies centuries of beauty, heritage, melody and culture, and she is determined to inspire a new generation to cherish and preserve it.

    THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE

    Faculty-led research advancing sustainable solutions for our region and the world.

    245+

    patents filed for innovative research

    patents filed for innovative research

    How the Marri Nut's Structure Could Inspire Stronger, Safer Materials

    By studying how it absorbs impact and resists cracking, the team discovered a clever natural design that could inspire new materials for protective gear and other safety applications.

    The Science Protecting Astronauts in the Artemis

    How planetary science at NYU Abu Dhabi is helping prepare for the challenges facing astronauts in a new era of space exploration.

    Smart MRI Molecules to Detect and Treat Cancer

    While MRI agents are commonly used for diagnosis, they do not typically play a role in treatment. The NYU Abu Dhabi team designed molecules that combine both functions in a single system.

    PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT NYU ABU DHABI

    Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi.

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    The Institute

    Conferences and talks