The Abu Dhabi university gives need-based grants to international students. File the CSS Profile by 10 November (ED I), 10 January (ED II) or 1 February (Regular).
New York University Abu Dhabi· NYU Abu Dhabi – need-based financial aid for international undergraduates
Grant aid based on family income; can cover tuition, housing and other costs depending on need
10 November 2026
Whole degree
Cycle: 2027-2028
NYU Abu Dhabi gives international bachelor's students grants based on family income: aid can cover tuition, housing and other costs (depending on need) and is calculated by the Office of Financial Aid from CSS Profile data. You need an admission application for the first year (undergraduate).
CSS Profile deadlines are: 10 November (Early Decision I), 10 January (ED II) and 1 February (Regular). The page does not state the year and they refer to the nearest cycle, so the nearest date is 10 November 2026.
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Where to go and what to do, step by step
Submit a separate admission application to NYUAD: see the “Apply” section of the site for dates.
Submit the CSS Profile to calculate financial need: Early Decision I by 10 November, Early Decision II by 10 January, Regular by 1 February (dates from the NYUAD page; no year is given, they refer to the nearest cycle).
Fill in the family's financial information in the CSS Profile: the Office of Financial Aid calculates need from it.
Wait for the decision: aid is awarded as grants and may cover tuition, housing and other costs (depending on need).
Documents and materials to attach to the application.
Example (written by us): Ana applies to NYUAD Regular, fills in the CSS Profile in January with her family's financial information, attaches documents and sends both forms before 1 February.
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Aid depends on the demonstrated financial need of the student and family, calculated by the Office of Financial Aid from CSS Profile data.
Grant aid based on family income: may cover tuition, housing and other costs. CSS Profile deadline: Early Decision I 10 November (in the current cycle), Early Decision II 10 January, Regular 1 February.
Guide checked against the official pages: 9 October 2026. Guide written from official sources. Details may change: check them on the application page.
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“Financial Aid at NYUAD is based on a student's and family’s demonstrated financial need. Financial need is calculated by the Office of Financial Aid and is based on financial information submitted through the CSS Profile.”
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