Overview

The Mechanical Engineering course from New York University students in the Global PhD Student Fellowship undertake most of their coursework in New York and conduct their research in Abu Dhabi. This enables each student to engage in formative study with an entering cohort of students, and take advantage of NYU’s world-class resources. Get more information about the Structure and Schedule for PhD Students in the Global PhD Student Fellowship.

Key facts:

New York University degree upon graduation
Access to the extraordinary resources of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Graduate coursework in New York
Cutting-edge research opportunities in NYU Abu Dhabi’s labs
Tuition, fees, and health insurance provided throughout the program
Generous research assistantship and stipend provided by NYU Abu Dhabi throughout the program
Assistance for degree-related travel between Abu Dhabi and New York
Campus accommodation at no cost in Abu Dhabi
A contribution toward accommodation costs in New York
Career development assistance at both campuses

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The School of Engineering Graduate Admissions website has more information on the PhD application process, including requirements, deadlines, and other useful tips. There is no separate application for the NYUAD Global PhD Student Fellowship.

Please note that candidates in Engineering can only be considered for the Fellowship if they will hold a relevant master's degree before enrolling. Candidates who will not have a master's degree are still welcome to apply for the NYU School of Engineering PhD, but cannot be considered for the Fellowship until they have earned the equivalent of a master's degree.

Specific PhD application requirements vary by department. In general, you will be asked to provide:

online application form
application fee
official transcripts, with English translations if applicable
statement of purpose
resume of curriculum vitae
letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency, if applicable

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at New York University and/or in United Arab Emirates, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.