NYU Abu Dhabi Scholarships and Financial Aid — Bachelor's Scholarship

NYU Abu Dhabi, New York University’s campus in the UAE capital, gives undergraduates institutional aid based on what their family can pay. There is no separate scholarship form: admitted students who filed the CSS Profile on time learn their aid with the admission decision.

Students of every citizenship may apply. Admitted UAE nationals and children of an Emirati parent receive a separate scholarship automatically.

Benefits & funding

Need-based grants; the amount depends on need as assessed by NYU’s Office of Financial Aid.
Total aid from NYUAD and outside sources cannot exceed the estimated cost of attendance: US$90,434 for 2026–27, including US$68,574 tuition.
Aid generally renews at the level accepted on admission if renewal requirements are met; it is not re-assessed later.
NYUAD pays travel, visa, lodging and meals for Candidate Weekend.

Eligibility

First-year applicants for undergraduate admission to NYU Abu Dhabi, of any citizenship.
CSS Profile filed by the aid deadline, for both custodial and noncustodial parents where applicable.
Non-native English speakers prove English proficiency unless English was the sole language of instruction for the past three years.
Invited finalists must attend Candidate Weekend, the final selection step.

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Application process

1
Submit the Common Application to NYU, choosing Abu Dhabi: US$85 fee (waiver available), one recommendation letter, STARS self-reported transcript; tests optional through 2027–28.
2
Submit the CSS Profile with NYU school code 2785 (US$25; fee codes available) by Nov 10, Jan 10 or Feb 1, matching your round.
3
Invited finalists attend Candidate Weekend, which includes a short interview.
4
Early Decision is binding, but you are released if the aid estimate does not let you attend.

Program timeline

Early Decision I deadline (CSS Profile Nov 10)
Nov 1, 2026
Candidate Weekend for Early Decision I
Dec 11, 2026 to 12-13
Early Decision II deadline (CSS Profile Jan 10)
Jan 1, 2027
Regular Decision deadline (CSS Profile Feb 1)
Jan 5, 2027
Regular Decision results
Apr 1, 2027