PhD

PhD Programs

Offered at New York University, Abu Dhabi

DegreePhD

FieldPhysics

Physics graduates earn a median $41,193 Across 792 US programmes, two years after finishing

Doctoral programs at NYU Abu Dhabi concentrate on engineering and science research, including a campus-based PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems and several Global PhD fellowships that combine coursework in New York with research in Abu Dhabi. They suit students who seek intensive, faculty‑mentored research in a global university network and who want access to laboratory resources across two campuses.

What you'll study

Study content varies by program. The PASS doctorate is an interdisciplinary research degree in astrophysics and space systems completed entirely on the Abu Dhabi campus; students undertake a multi‑year research project under faculty supervision. Global PhD students complete 1–2 years of graduate coursework in New York before relocating to NYUAD to carry out their dissertation research and finish the degree.

Entry requirements

The page notes application cycles open in mid‑September for entry the following fall; applicants to Global PhD fellowships apply through the corresponding New York program and indicate preference to conduct research at NYUAD so applications are shared with NYUAD faculty. Specific academic and documentation requirements are provided by the partnering NYU schools.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia, national and international space science programs, engineering research, and industry roles that require advanced expertise in astrophysics, space systems, or the scientific disciplines represented by the partnering NYU schools.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Global PhD fellows receive an NYU degree and access to NYU resources throughout the program.
NYUAD provides tuition, fees, and health insurance across the program, plus a research assistantship and stipend during the period at Abu Dhabi.
Support includes assistance for degree‑related travel between Abu Dhabi and New York, no‑cost campus accommodation in Abu Dhabi, and a contribution toward housing costs in New York.