New York University, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, AE

nyuad@nyu.edu +971-2-628-4000PO Box 129188, Saadiyat Island

Master Of Fine Arts In Art And Media

Arts and Humanities

PhD

Overview

Journey Through Creativity: An Immersive Cross Disciplinary Environment Create in Cutting-Edge Studio Spaces and Facilities the MFA program hosts some of the world's most important, impactful, and exciting artists to bring their experience and insight to our students. With deep ties to global and local galleries, the MFA program regularly collaborates with several notable institutions to provide platforms for our students to showcase their work.

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Fall 2026 applications are now open! Apply today and get ready to begin an exciting journey at New York University, Abu Dhabi.

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Program Details

Degree level: PhD
College: Arts and Humanities

Required Documents3

All of these are required to apply.

1Undergraduate Degree: You must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university.

2Mastery of English: Applicants may be required to submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test. Please review the standardized test section to determine if this applies to you.

3Work Experience and Employment Status: Stern at NYUAD EMBA students should be currently employed and have, at minimum, six years of post-bachelor’s work experience by the start of the program.