New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
NYU Abu Dhabi Need-Based Financial Aid (International Undergraduates)
The NYU Abu Dhabi Need-Based Financial Aid (International Undergraduates) is a fully-funded scholarship from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) for Bachelor's pursuing any field in United Arab Emirates. Deadline: CSS Profile deadline: Early Decision I — November 10; Early Decision II — January 10; Regular Decision — February 1 (all 11:59pm EST).
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Need-based institutional grants toward tuition, housing, and educational expenses; amount set by CSS Profile and maintained at the same level for all subsequent years
- Deadline
- CSS Profile deadline: Early Decision I — November 10; Early Decision II — January 10; Regular Decision — February 1 (all 11:59pm EST)
- Host countries
- United Arab Emirates
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Non-Emirati international undergraduate applicants demonstrating financial need Academic Requirements Nationality Requirements The need-based financial aid programme is for non-Emirati international undergraduate applicants. UAE nationals (Emiratis) are covered under a separate scholarship framework. Confirm with NYUAD Financial Aid if you have any questions about eligibility based on your passport or residency status. Language Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Need-based institutional grants toward tuition
- Need-based support toward on-campus housing
- Need-based support toward educational expenses
- Total aid amount is determined by demonstrated family financial need via CSS Profile
- Aid maintained at the same level for all subsequent years — no annual re-evaluation
- Does not include merit-based awards; merit credentials do not generate financial aid at NYUAD for international students
Important Dates & Deadlines
CSS Profile deadline: Early Decision I — November 10; Early Decision II — January 10; Regular Decision — February 1 (all 11:59pm EST)
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.