New York University, Abu Dhabi

What you'll study

Coursework is completed primarily on the NYU New York campus as part of the NYU Tandon doctoral curriculum, while dissertation research and laboratory activity take place at NYU Abu Dhabi. The programme is designed to let students join an entering cohort for formative graduate study in New York and then pursue cutting‑edge biomedical engineering research in Abu Dhabi’s labs.

Entry requirements

Students are admitted into the Global PhD Student Fellowship; applications open in mid‑September for entry the following Fall. Fellows are enrolled in the NYU Tandon Biomedical Engineering PhD programme and therefore follow the admissions and enrollment processes associated with that doctorate (contact NYU Abu Dhabi graduate admissions for programme details).

Career prospects

Graduates earn an NYU doctoral degree in biomedical engineering and leave with experience across two research environments and access to resources at both NYU Tandon and NYU Abu Dhabi. The programme suits those aiming for research careers in academia, industry laboratories, medical technology development, or interdisciplinary roles that bridge engineering and medicine.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

• Tuition, fees, and health insurance are provided throughout the programme.
• NYU Abu Dhabi supplies a generous research assistantship and stipend during the fellowship.
• The programme offers assistance for degree‑related travel between Abu Dhabi and New York.
• Campus accommodation is provided at no cost in Abu Dhabi, and a contribution toward accommodation costs is available for New York.
• Students receive career development support at both campuses.