History
About This Programme
The global past, with strong coverage of the Middle East and the wider world.
Course Highlights
- Global history across four world zones
- Regional, thematic and global perspectives
- An original-research senior Capstone
What You'll Study
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.
Foundations
Research methods and a global approach to the past.
- History and Globalization
- Writing History
Regional, Thematic and Zone Courses
The curriculum spans the Asia-Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean, Black and Caspian Sea worlds.
- Regional Perspectives on World History (two courses)
- Global Thematic course
- Curricular Zone courses (four, across at least three zones)
Senior Capstone
An original-research capstone.
- Capstone Seminar and Project
Careers
History majors graduate well prepared for advanced study and teaching and for professions including law, policymaking, public health, teaching, politics, diplomacy and business.
Programme Details
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
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.