General Engineering
About This Programme
A flexible, interdisciplinary engineering pathway across the discipline.
Course Highlights
- Five concentrations: Cyber Security, Robotics, Urban Systems, Environmental Sustainability, BioMedical and Health Systems
- Interdisciplinary breadth plus thematic depth
- ABET-accredited; alumni at IRENA, Philips and Schlumberger
What You'll Study
Studied full-time over four years on the Saadiyat Island campus. Students complete the NYUAD Core Curriculum, a shared engineering foundation, a chosen concentration, may study away across NYU's global network, and finish with a two-semester Senior Design Capstone.
Engineering Core
A foundation shared by all NYUAD engineering majors across science, mathematics and core engineering skills.
- Foundations of Science
- Electricity and Magnetism for Engineers
- Engineering Mathematics and Data Analysis for Engineers
- Computer Programming for Engineers
- Design and Innovation
- Digital Logic
- Numerical Methods
- Engineering Ethics
Choose a Concentration
Students study engineering across disciplinary boundaries and choose one of five thematic concentrations, pairing required foundational courses with elective depth.
- Cyber Security
- Robotics
- Urban Systems
- Environmental Sustainability
- BioMedical and Health Systems
Senior Capstone
A two-semester design capstone applying the full degree to a real problem.
- Senior Design Capstone Project I
- Senior Design Capstone Project II
Careers
Preparation for careers in research, academia, industry or government across the five thematic areas. Listed employers include IRENA, Philips, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Schlumberger; graduate destinations include Columbia University.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
On campus
Tuition Fee
AED 251,838/yr
USD 68,574 as published, converted at the pegged rate of 3.6725
Apply through the Common Application. NYU Abu Dhabi awards need-based institutional grants, with need calculated from the CSS Profile. Published tuition is USD 68,574 per year (2026-27), the same for every undergraduate major; most students pay less through need-based aid.