GCC & Middle East · Abu Dhabi, UAE
NYU Abu Dhabi
One of the world's most selective universities — NYU degree, generous funding, tiny classes.
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How to apply to NYU Abu Dhabi
Basis for admission: Highly selective holistic review via NYU's Common App; full-ride need support for admits.
Deadlines: Nov 1 (ED I) · Jan 5 (RD).
Application route: Common App (NYU).
American-style curriculum and accreditation: US-format applications (transcript, SAT or ACT, essays) are read in the usual way.
What you write for NYU Abu Dhabi
Common App: your Personal Statement + NYU's supplement (one short answer). Then Candidate Weekend for finalists.
NYU Abu Dhabi uses the same Common App as NYU New York — you select Abu Dhabi as your preferred campus. Your Common App Personal Statement plus NYU's supplemental short answer are the only writing. Finalists are invited to Candidate Weekend (interviews and group activities) in Abu Dhabi or online before decisions. Deadlines: Early Decision 1 Nov 1 · ED II Jan 1 · Regular Jan 5.
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Liberal arts · Engineering · Research · Global programs
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