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One-year Full-time MBA

Executive MBA

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Two Years That Expand What’s Possible

Stern at NYUAD’s Executive MBA is built to close the distance between expert and executive, pairing a global peer network with career acceleration into senior leadership roles.

Tuition and Scholarships

Move from Expert to Leader

The Executive MBA is a 23-month, part-time program based on our Saadiyat Island campus in Abu Dhabi, with residencies at NYU Stern in New York City and NYU Shanghai that put you directly inside two of the world’s major business centers.

Every admitted applicant is automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Our team can help you plan realistically across both years of the program, including your time in New York and Shanghai.

TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS: AT A GLANCE

  • Total Tuition: $180,252
  • Total Estimated Living Expenses: $32,655
  • Estimated Total Cost of Attendance: $212,907
  • Scholarships: Merit based scholarships available to all applicants
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Tuition

Estimated tuition for the August 2027 intake, billed by semester across two academic years.

Year One

Fall 2027Spring 2028Summer 2028Total
Tuition$40,056$30,042$20,028$90,126
# of Credits129627

Year Two

Fall 2028Spring 2029Summer 2029Total
Tuition$35,049$35,049$20,028$90,126
# of Credits10.510.5627

All estimated figures are in US dollars.

Scholarships

The Stern at NYUAD Executive MBA program is proud to support applicants through merit-based scholarships.

Scholarship decisions are made based on a holistic review of the formal application, including all required components, and the admissions interview. All applicants are automatically considered for all available scholarships in their application for admission and will be notified in their offer of admission if selected.

Please see below for a list of the competitive merit scholarships available. We award scholarships to the value of $10,000 to $90,000 USD of the tuition fees. All scholarship decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

EMBA Dean’s Scholarship
One of Stern at NYUAD’s most prestigious awards, given to a limited number of the program’s most meritorious admitted students.

Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to alumni of New York University demonstrating strong merit.

Advancing Women Leaders Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship is awarded to students that demonstrate a deep and abiding commitment to advancing women leaders in business.

EMBA MENA Impact Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship is awarded to students committed to impacting business growth in the MENA region.

EMBA Social Impact Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship is awarded to applicants with demonstrated leadership or significant contributions in the public and/or non-profit sectors.

If you are an admitted student who has been awarded a scholarship, please view scholarship details in your official admissions letter.

Living Expenses

Estimated non-tuition costs across the program’s two years, spanning study periods in Abu Dhabi, New York City, and Shanghai. Flights are not included; transportation refers to taxi fares to and from airports. All figures are estimates in US dollars.

Year One

CategoryFall 2027Spring 2027Summer 2027Total
Accomodation and Meals$4,200$4,300$2,400$10,900
Transportation*$250$250$200$700
Personal Expenses$1,050$950$600$2,600
Visa and Health Insurance$0$260$0$260
Total$5,500$5,760$3,200$14,460

Year Two

CategoryFall 2028Spring 2029Summer 2029Total
Accomodation and Meals$7,350$4,200$2,400$13,950
Transportation*$400$250$200$850
Personal Expenses$1,050$1,050$600$2,700
Visa and Health Insurance$695$0$0$695
Total$9,495$5,500$3,200$18,195

*Students are responsible for transportation to and from campus. For this global program, flight costs will vary depending on your home region. Costs here include local transportation and estimated airfares to New York and Shanghai residential sessions.

Please also review our Visa Information policy.

Funding Sources

Beyond merit scholarships, most students draw on more than one source to cover tuition and living costs. A few starting points:

Personal and Family Funds
Many students fund their EMBA through personal savings or income.

Company Sponsorship
Many employers co-fund an EMBA in exchange for a return-of-service commitment. Explore whether your employer offers tuition assistance or other professional development support to help fund your studies.

Student Loans
Domestic and international private loan options are available. If you bank in the UAE, many banks offer educational loans. NYU does not prefer, recommend, or endorse any lender, and loan programs are subject to change at any time.

External Scholarships
Explore scholarships, grants, and government funding schemes for which you may be eligible, alongside Stern at NYUAD’s merit-based scholarships.

EducationUSA
International students can also reach EducationUSA, a U.S. Department of State network of more than 430 advising centers across 175+ countries, for independent financial guidance.

Preparing a Budget

When preparing a budget, it’s useful to consider both expense amounts (how much to pay) and timing (when to pay). Contact the Stern at NYUAD Executive MBA Admissions team at emba.admissions@sternad.nyu.edu if you’d like help building your own budget.

WhenExpense Type
Start of Program in Abu Dhabi (August)

Fall Semester in Abu Dhabi (September- December)

Spring Residency in Shanghai (January)

Spring and Summer Semesters in Abu Dhabi (January- July)

Fall Residency in New York City (August)

Fall Semester in Abu Dhabi (September- December)

Spring and Summer Semesters in Abu Dhabi (January- July)		Travel to and from New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai.
Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters each yearTuition: At the start of Module 1, Module 3, and Module 5, you will receive a bill from the university for your tuition. Your merit scholarship (if applicable), is deducted from the tuition.

Housing: If you are living on campus, you will receive a bill from the university for housing at the start of spring, summer, and fall semesters.

Books & Supplies: As needed when you start new courses.
OngoingFood/restaurants, transportation, entertainment, and other expenses.

NYU Payment Plan

Students can request a payment plan from the bursar’s office to spread each semester’s balance over three installments.

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