Interdisciplinary study of the Arab world across history, culture and society.
Studied full-time over four years on the Saadiyat Island campus, combining the NYUAD Core Curriculum, major coursework and electives, up to two semesters of Study Away across NYU's global network, and a required senior Capstone.
Choose one course per foundational pair across anthropology, literature and Middle East history.
A methods seminar plus at least four electives across the distributional areas, with an Arabic-language requirement.
A senior capstone seminar and project.
Leads to policy making, journalism, diplomacy, consulting and finance, and graduate study in Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic Studies, Anthropology, History and Comparative Literature (alumni destinations include Yale).
Award
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Arts & Humanities
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
On campus
AED 251,838/yr
Apply through the Common Application. Admission is need-blind and NYU Abu Dhabi meets full demonstrated financial need through grants. Published tuition is USD 68,574 per year (2026-27), the same for every undergraduate major; most students pay less through need-based aid.