Political Science
About This Programme
Government, international relations and political economy.
Course Highlights
- The theory and practice of government and politics
- Four subfields: Methods, Political Theory and Institutions, Comparative Politics, International Politics
- Ranked #1 in Asia for research impact (per the programme)
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
Analytical and quantitative foundations plus political thinking (at least one semester of calculus is required).
- Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Introduction to Political Thinking
- Social, Political and Economic Theory (SPET) foundation
- Social, Political and Economic History (SPEH) foundation
Subfield Electives
Seven major electives distributed across the four subfields.
- Methods
- Political Theory and Institutions
- Comparative Politics
- International Politics
Senior Thesis
A two-semester senior seminar culminating in a thesis.
- Senior Seminar 1 and 2
Careers
Prepares graduates for policy, diplomacy, international affairs, law and graduate study. Named employers include Goldman Sachs, PwC, Linklaters, the UN Development Programme and the Center for Global Development; graduate destinations include Columbia, Sciences Po, Oxford and Cambridge.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Social Sciences
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.