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NYU Abu Dhabi financial aid and Emirati scholarship

Need-based aid for admitted students, and an Abu Dhabi government scholarship for every admitted Emirati.

Full tuition onlyUAE nationalsChildren of Emirati mothersInternational studentsUAE residentsBachelor'sIn the UAENeed-based aidFull tuition

Dates not confirmed

Follows NYUAD's financial aid deadlines for each admission round.

Verified· 22 Oct 2026

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What you get

Need-based institutional grants, assessed with the CSS Profile. All admitted UAE nationals and children of an Emirati mother or father receive the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed NYUAD Scholarship automatically. Emiratis may also get need-based Falcon Dirhams for personal expenses.

Eligibility

Admission to NYUAD. For need-based aid, submit the CSS Profile (and the non-custodial parent's form where it applies) by the financial aid deadline.

Documents checklist

CSS Profile (College Board), plus the non-custodial parent's profile or a waiver if it applies

Sources

nyuad.nyu.edu/en/apply/undergraduate/scholarships-and-financial-aid.html· need-based aid and Emirati scholarship· Checked 23 Oct 2026

Criteria change every year. Before applying, confirm the current terms, deadlines and approved universities on the sponsor's official page.