Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2025-20261
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,622 |
| Registration and Service Fees | $2,785 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,730 |
| Student Health Insurance2,3,6 | $1,714 |
| Room and board (meals)4,5 | $11,800 |
| Estimated personal expenses | $2,364 |
| Estimated transportation | $3,550 |
| Total cost of attendance (estimated) | $86,780 |
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Initial financial aid awards are based on prior, estimated costs of attendance.
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Entry visas require that students be covered by health insurance that originates in the United Arab Emirates. Consequently, health insurance is a mandatory fee for any student who holds an NYUAD-sponsored UAE visa.
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In accordance with the Federal Decree Law No (8) of 2017, a Value Added Tax will be applied to Estimated Health Insurance at the rate of 5%. Students who receive partial financial aid during the fall and spring semesters will be responsible for VAT charges during any given semester, including J-Term and summer.
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The Estimated Campus Housing rate reflects the cost of a private bedroom within a shared 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite. A private studio or 1-bedroom unit, if required and available, would incur extra charges.
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In accordance with the Federal Decree Law No (8) of 2017, a Value Added Tax (VAT) will be applied to Estimated Student Health Insurance and the Estimated Food (AD meal plan) at the rate of 5%. Students who receive partial financial aid during the fall and spring semesters will be responsible to cover the VAT charges during any given semester, including J-Term and summer.
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Student Health insurance charges are subject to change depending on negotiations that take place in late July.