PhD

PhD Pathways Program

Offered at New York University, Abu Dhabi

DegreePhD

FieldEducation

Education graduates earn a median $33,993 Across 412 US programmes, two years after finishing

A preparatory programme that gives NYU Abu Dhabi students structured early access to research, mentorship and graduate-school preparation aimed at increasing Emirati representation among PhD candidates and faculty. Suited to NYUAD undergraduates or recent graduates who plan to pursue doctoral study and want hands-on research experience and advisor guidance.

What you'll study

Rather than a set course list, the programme centers on supervised research projects and mentorship tailored to each student’s disciplinary interests. Activities emphasised in the programme include gaining research experience, acquiring graduate-level research skills, exploring research careers, and preparing applications for graduate programmes.

Entry requirements

The programme is limited to NYUAD students. Applicants should consult the PhD Pathways team for selection criteria and process details. Contact: nyuad.phdpathways@nyu.edu.

Career prospects

Participants have progressed to a variety of advanced-study and scholarship outcomes. Recent examples include offers to join the NYUAD Global PhD Program, admission to master’s programmes (for example in geotechnical engineering at UC Berkeley), and distinguished scholarships such as a Rhodes Scholarship supporting study at the University of Oxford. Outcomes illustrate routes into PhD programmes, specialised master’s degrees, and scholarship-supported international study.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme description references mentoring and funding support as part of the offering. Prospective applicants should contact the PhD Pathways team to learn about specific financial support available to participants.