Program Overview

Introduction to NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is a vibrant and dynamic institution of higher education that strives to be a contributor of knowledge, resources, and skills to the communities it engages with. The university recognizes its civic and social responsibility and is committed to listening and learning from the expertise and insight of different communities.

Academics

The university offers a range of academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs. The academics section is divided into several categories, including:

• Undergraduate
• Graduate and PhD
• Divisions and Programs
• Community Programs
• Executive Education

Research

The NYUAD community is conducting research on the vanguard of almost every field. The research section includes:

• Research Institute Centers
• Faculty Labs and Projects
• Research Translation and Entrepreneurship
• Impact
• Facilities and Support
• Faculty Profiles
• Researchers

Public Programs

The university offers a range of public programs, including:

• The Arts Center
• The Institute
• The Art Gallery
• All Events

Community-based Global Learning

Community-based Global Learning is a program that recognizes the university's civic and social responsibility. The program includes:

• J-Term
• Semester Abroad
• Community-based Global Learning
• Summer Experiential Learning Abroad

Field Visits in the UAE

The program includes field visits to various locations in the UAE, including:

• Sir Bani Yas Island: A music class collaborates with the national park to record animal sounds.
• Delma Island: NYUAD and Zayed University students do archaeological fieldwork as part of a heritage course.
• Marawah Island: A chemistry class partners with the Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency to conduct water sampling and analysis.
• Saadiyat Island: The Minister of Food Security in the UAE gives a guest lecture to a class on Life Science and Sustainability at NYUAD.
• Al Ain: A three-week course in the Emirati Arabic Dialect in the city of Al Ain.

Exciting UAE-based Learning Experiences

The program includes various UAE-based learning experiences, such as:

• Arabia Felix, The Imagined Land of Happiness: A seminar that explores the idea of Arabia Felix inside Abu Dhabi.
• Art Markets: A course that focuses on the creation of art markets in the Middle East in the 20th and 21st Century.
• A 21st Century Hub for Finance, Trade and Energy: A course that explores aspirations to go beyond being an oil exporter to the world and augment a greater role for the broader MENA region.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

The university is committed to exceptional education, world-class research, and community-driven initiatives. The about section includes:

• Vision and Mission
• Leadership and People
• Facts and Figures
• The NYU Abu Dhabi Campus
• Administration and Governance
• Sustainability and Stewardship
• Strategic Philanthropy Initiative
• Community Engagement

Statistics

The university has:

• 182 courses
• 652 engagements
• 2682 students