Program Overview

Introduction to NYUAD Programs

The New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) offers a wide range of academic programs designed to prepare students for success in a global world. These programs are tailored to foster intellectual growth, cultural awareness, and professional development.

Academics

NYUAD provides various academic pathways, including:

• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate and PhD programs
• Divisions and programs
• Community programs
• Executive education

Research

The NYUAD community is engaged in cutting-edge research across multiple fields. Research areas include:

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

Public Programs

NYUAD offers a variety of public programs, such as:

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

Global Education

The university provides opportunities for global education, including:

• J-Term: A distinctive learning experience with 10-day, highly immersive courses during January or summer.
• Semester Abroad
• Community-based Global Learning
• Summer Experiential Learning Abroad

J-Term Highlights

J-Term courses are designed to intensify student focus, incorporate experiential learning, and connect students to the place where they study. Highlights include:

• NYUAD welcomes world-renowned faculty for J-Term
• Exciting courses from around the world
• Climate crisis, a challenge for all to tackle
• Site-specific learning in unique environments
• Exciting sustainability-driven courses

Community-based Learning (CBL) Abroad

NYUAD classes engage in community-based learning abroad, such as:

• In Ethiopia, students documented the Chekelot Church site through photography and other methods.
• In Italy, students met with the Director of Excavation and discussed papyrus preservation and the ethics of exhibiting human remains.

Seminars Across the Globe

Over 40 courses at NYUAD have community-based learning components, including:

• In the Philippines, students explored community-led efforts in Decalachao and San Josť.
• In Ukraine, students interacted with former President Viktor Yushchenko and other government officials.
• In Eritrea, students learned about medicine in the Nakfa Trenches and interviewed Yemane Gebreab, President's Advisor.
• In Jordan, students met with the British Ambassador and visited the headquarters of the United Nations.