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The Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA Application
If you meet the following requirements, you are eligible to apply to the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA program:
- Undergraduate Degree: Students entering the Stern at NYUAD One-year Full-time MBA program are required to hold a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
- Mastery of English: Please review the standardized test section to determine if you are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or DET exam.
- We seek students who best exemplify Stern’s values: those who demonstrate strong intellectual ability and emotional aptitude, superior interpersonal skills, and a desire to create value for business and society.
- Stern at NYUAD evaluates each candidate across three dimensions:
- Academic Profile
- Professional Achievements & Aspirations
- Alignment with NYU Stern’s Core Values
If you are applying as a re-applicant, please visit the re-applicants page.
If you are applying through our NYU + MBA Program, please visit the NYU + MBA Program page.
If you are applying through our Deferred Start Program, please visit the Deferred Start Program page.
The application for the January 2028 intake will open in October
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