New York University, Abu Dhabi

What you'll study

Students follow an interdisciplinary curriculum and engage in research from the start. Core features described by the programme include a full-year thesis addressing either academic or industry problems, annual two-week research workshops culminating in a hackathon, and a regular data science seminar that brings speakers from academia and industry. The programme lists specialisation pathways such as Health Informatics; Urban Mobility and Logistics; Human–Machine Interaction; Data Science and Economics; Computational Social Science; Arabic Natural Language Processing; and Mathematical Foundations and AI theory.

Entry requirements

The publicly available programme text highlights an application process and advises prospective applicants to consult the programme’s admissions pages for detailed requirements. Prospective applicants are encouraged to join information sessions and submit an inquiry for application guidance.

Career prospects

Graduates are positioned to pursue PhD studies or enter high-impact roles in industry and government. The programme emphasises partnerships and placements with regional and international collaborators, aiming to prepare students for research careers and data-driven roles across sectors.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme materials reference funding and direct prospective students to the application and funding pages; applicants can submit inquiries to learn about available funding options and support while applying.