Cost of Attendance

NYU Abu Dhabi Estimated Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

The figures below represent the 2026-2027 estimated cost of attendance (in U.S. dollars) and are for two semesters of full-time study (fall and spring semesters). Learn more about the Cost of Attendance and financial aid at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Direct Costs On/Off Campus Student
Tuition $68,576
Student Health Insurance $2,308
Books and Supplies $1,730
Food $5,800
Housing $6,000

Estimated Total Direct Costs (Estimated expenses directly billed by NYU): $84,414

Indirect Costs On/Off Campus Student
Estimated Transportation $3,550
Estimated Personal Expenses $2,364

Estimated Total Indirect Costs (Estimate expenses not typically billed by NYU): $5,914

Total Cost of Attendance (estimated): $90,328

Learn more about the methodology for how costs are estimated at NYU.

Explanation of Direct and Indirect Cost Estimates

Direct costs are charges that appear directly on your NYU bill, like tuition and fees, housing if you choose to live on campus, etc. At NYU Abu Dhabi, student health insurance and books and supplies are considered direct expenses.

Indirect expenses, like transportation and personal expenses, won't appear on your bill.

Tuition

The estimated cost of attendance may differ from a student's actual charges once they are posted on their university (bursar) bill, as the cost of attendance is an estimated amount.

The tuition lookup tool calculates tuition based on your major or program, school or college, admit term and the number of credit hours taken. Use this  tool to learn what the official amount for tuition and fees will be for an academic year. 

For students whose financial aid includes the NYUAD Grant award, the amount offered will apply towards tuition followed by any other billable charges accordingly. 

Student Health Insurance

Students must be covered by health insurance that originates in the UAE to be eligible for the required entry visa. As such, student health insurance is a mandatory fee and charges vary.

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.

Student Health insurance charges are subject to change depending on negotiations that take place in late July.

Books and Supplies

The amount listed for books and supplies includes computer costs.

Food and Housing

If your financial aid includes the NYUAD Housing Grant, the amount offered will be applied towards your NYU housing and meal plan charges accordingly. 

If you opt out of the NYUAD housing and meal plan, your NYUAD Housing Grant award (if applicable) will be canceled as you will not incur charges for housing and food (meals) through NYU. If you choose to retain only the NYU meal plan your NYUAD Housing Grant will be adjusted.

Transportation

Students’ travel costs will vary based on their home location and other factors.

Personal Expenses

Personal expenses will vary for each student. 

If your financial aid includes the NYUAD Personal Support award (also known as Falcon Dirhams), you will receive additional information from the Student Finance Office and the Office of Global Education on how the award will be provided. For additional questions you may email nyuad.studentfinance@nyu.edu.

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