QabulNew York University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi (Saadiyat Island), UAE
Private (NYU degree-granting campus)Test-optional
NYU's liberal arts and science campus on Saadiyat Island, awarding NYU degrees, with a highly selective, globally diverse student body.
QS world rank 2027
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Type
Private
Location
Abu Dhabi (Saadiyat Island)
Tuition
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Not collected yet
Admission requirements
- Selectivity
- Highly selective (per NYU bulletin); no official admit rate published
- Testing
- Test-optional for 2026–2027
- Considered
- Academic excellence, Extracurriculars, Teacher & counselor evaluations, Global citizenship, service, leadership
Programs
- Computer Science
- Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Computer, General)
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Political Science
- Film & New Media
- Interactive Media
- Psychology
- Social Research & Public Policy
A selection of programs; check the university's site for the full list.
SAT / ACT
Test-optional for 2026–27 admissions. Test-optional for 2026–2027 (NYU).
Checked for the 2026–27 cycle.
Deadlines
- Early decision 1
- Nov 1
- Early decision 2
- Jan 1
- Regular decision
- Jan 5