The science of mind and behaviour across cognitive, social and neural approaches.
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.
The main concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and research skills of the field, including required quantitative coursework.
Electives grouped into the Social and Developmental Psychology and the Cognition and Perception series, plus advanced electives with a laboratory.
A capstone seminar and project.
Prepares students for graduate psychology programmes and for graduate study in business, education, health and law. Employers listed include Procter and Gamble, Deloitte, the U.S. Department of State and Image Nation; alumni have attended Columbia, Northwestern and the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
Award
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Psychology
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.