Government, international relations and political economy.
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.
Analytical and quantitative foundations plus political thinking (at least one semester of calculus is required).
Seven major electives distributed across the four subfields.
A two-semester senior seminar culminating in a thesis.
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.
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
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.