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Degrees and Fields of Study

• General Psychology (Non-Degree)

M.A. in General Psychology

M.a. in industrial/organizational psychology.

• Ph.D. in Cognition and Perception
• Ph.D.  in Social Psychology (Social, Personality, and Organizational)
• Ph.D.-J.D. in Cognition and Perception/Law (Dual Degree)

See also  Neural Science .

Application Deadlines

Applications and all supporting materials must be  submitted online by 5PM  Eastern Time. If a listed deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or U.S. federal holiday, then the next business day will be the actual deadline.

Non-Degree & M.A. in General Psychology Programs

• March 1 : Fall admission
• October 1 : Spring admission

M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program

• February 15 : Fall admission

All Ph.D. Programs

• Ph.D.-J.D. applicants must submit two separate applications — one to GSAS, and another to NYU Law. Please consult NYU Law Admissions for the J.D. application deadline.

Requirements

In addition to the general application requirements, the department specifically requires:

Test Scores

• Please  do not send  GRE test scores — they will not be reviewed by our Admissions Committee. 

TOEFL/IELTS

Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores unless they:

Are a native English speaker; OR

Are a US citizen or permanent resident; OR

Have completed (or will complete) a baccalaureate or master's degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.

Statement of Academic Purpose

Please describe briefly and concisely your past and present academic, research and/or professional accomplishments as they relate to your intended field of study, your educational objectives while at NYU, and your career goals following the master's program. State your specific area of specialization in the general master's program in psychology and include your reasons for choosing this field of study. What specific goals and objectives do you have for applying to NYU? The statement should be concisely written, in a professional/academic, rather than a personal/informal style, and should not exceed two double-spaced pages.

All Other Programs

In a concisely written statement, please describe your past and present work as it relates to your intended field of study, your educational objectives, and your career goals. In addition, please include your intellectual and professional reasons for choosing your field of study and why your studies/research can best be done at the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU. The statement should not exceed two double-spaced pages.

Writing Sample

Writing sample not required.

Special Instructions

All m.a. programs.

Please refer to the  department website  for coursework prerequisite requirements.

The department requires you to submit a case study and short video statement as part of the Case Study assignment.

Ph.D. in Social Psychology

Please refer to the  Applicant Statement page for instructions on the Statement on Quantitative and Programming Skills Preparation.

All Other Ph.D. Programs

The Ph.D. programs in Psychology offer the opportunity to conduct research in New York or NYU Abu Dhabi . Applicants to the Abu Dhabi track should indicate their interest in the campus section of the application.

Non-Degree Program

Non-degree applicants to General Psychology (PSYC) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or applicants who hold a current H1-B visa, must use the online application to apply. Other non-degree applicants must follow special instructions — refer to  Application Policies . As part of the application, all applicants must provide:

• One (1) letter of recommendation
• Final and official academic transcripts showing proof that the bachelor’s degree or equivalent was conferred, including all courses with grades received
• TOEFL required of all applicants who are not native English speakers (see Test Scores )

For non-degree applicants, the GRE and additional letters of recommendation are optional (please leave items blank on the application if you do not provide). The statement of academic purpose should explain why you want to attend the program as a non-degree student. Note: Not all courses are available to non-degree students due to enrollment limits, courses that are only open to degree-seeking students or courses that require prerequisites that must be taken in the master’s program.

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The Graduate School of Arts and Science reserves the right to change this information at any time. This page supersedes all previous versions.

Last updated August 2023.

Psychology (BA)

Program description.

Psychology is the study of mind and behavior. The major in Psychology introduces students to the main concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the field. Students gain the ability to think scientifically, creatively, and critically about human behavior and mental processes; to acquire the basic skills for conducting research in these areas; and to develop a general understanding of psychology as both a natural science and a social science.

Students grapple with overarching themes and persistent questions in psychology, such as the interaction of heredity and environment, variability and continuity of behavior and mental processes within and across species, free will versus determinism, the relation between mind and body, and applicability of general theories and measures to specific societal and cultural contexts. Topics of inquiry include cognition, sensation and perception, language and memory, child development and education, personality and individual differences, social interaction and group dynamics, intergroup relations, and the connection between the individual and society.

Students complete the major with realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings. The NYUAD Psychology Program provides a solid preparation for graduate programs in basic and applied psychology, other psychology-related fields, and graduate programs in business, education, health, and law.

The Psychology major consists of: four required courses that provide the foundation for more advanced courses in psychology; four elective courses that cover broader subareas of psychology; two advanced electives that go deeper into specific areas of research and inquiry and that emphasize the scientific research and writing process; and the research seminar followed by a two-course capstone research experience. To ensure that students receive a broad training in psychology, students must complete two basic electives from the Social and Developmental Psychology series and two basic electives from the Cognition and Perception series.

Specialization in Brain and Cognitive Sciences (For Psychology Majors Only) 

The Psychology major offers a specialization in Brain and Cognitive Science (BCS), which covers the collection of disciplines that are unified by a focus on the function of the brain. BCS investigates some of the deepest mysteries facing science in the 21st century, which concern the processes that underlie neural dynamics and enable higher brain functions, including perception, memory, attention, language, emotion, decision-making, motor control, and consciousness.

Experimental approaches in BCS vary from analyses of molecular and cellular mechanisms in nerve cells and groups of nerve cells to imaging studies of the entire brain to behavioral studies of whole organisms. Theoretical tools include mathematical and computational modeling approaches that have proved useful in other areas of science. Experimental questions include issues related to biophysical and neurochemical mechanisms within single nerve cells, meso- and macro-scale functional neural circuits, and the relationship between activity at these various levels of analysis and behavior. Additionally, courses in the BCS will examine how disruption at these different levels results in psychiatric (e.g., anxiety disorders and depression), neurological (e.g., Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases), and developmental (e.g., dyslexia and autism) disorders.

Psychology Study Abroad Program

The study away pathway for the Psychology major can be found on the NYUAD Student Portal at students.nyuad.nyu.edu/pathways . Students with questions should contact the Office of Global Education.

Effective from 2019-2020 onward, Psychology courses taken abroad may only be counted as basic electives. There will be no equivalencies for advanced electives, which will be required to be taken in Abu Dhabi, unless an exception is granted by the program. The program strongly recommends that students not take more than one Psychology course while studying abroad.

Finally, effective from 2019–2020 onward, the Research Seminar in Psychology for capstone students will take place in the spring semester of the third year.

New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU.  For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply . 

Program Requirements

Requirements for double majors pursuing capstone projects in other programs.

In lieu of the two semester capstone sequence, two extra courses distributed as follows:

Specialization in Brain and Cognitive Sciences (for Psychology Majors Only)   

Sample plan of study, learning outcomes.

Students who major in Psychology at NYU Abu Dhabiu will develop:

• Specialized knowledge of the psychology scientific, theoretical literature.
• Comprehensive understanding of the critical problems and questions in psychology, including how to identify them, evaluate their importance, and prepare ways to study them.
• Technical, creative, and analytic skills to collect, analyze, and interpret various types of data. These skills will include a mastery of widely used computer-based data collection programs and statistical software packages.
• Advanced communication skills, including how to present their work according to the field’s academic standards. These skills will include a mastery of how to write papers in the style of the American Psychological Association (APA).
• The ability to recognize the ethical complexity of issues in psychology, including the necessity for academic integrity.
• Skills to self-evaluate and evaluate others through the peer-review process of critical idea exchange.

NYU Policies

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University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages .

A full list of relevant policies can be found on NYU Abu Dhabi's undergraduate academic policies page .

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PhD, Developmental Psychology

Full-time faculty.

Clancy Blair

Professor emeritus steinhardt applied psychology.

Mary Brabeck

Professor emerita; dean emerita.

Natalie H. Brito

Associate professor of applied psychology.

Gigliana Melzi

Professor of applied psychology.

Lauren Christine Mims

Assistant professor.

Selcuk Sirin

Catherine Tamis-LeMonda

Adjunct Faculty

Michael h. pasek, applied psychology adjunct faculty.

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Description

The laboratory of Dr. Sandra Siby, in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate position in security and privacy.

The lab's mission is to provide individuals with control over their privacy and protection from digital threats. We aim to do this by (1) developing technological solutions that ensure user security and privacy without compromising on their online experience (2) working with different stakeholders to drive the adoption of policies that prioritize user protection. We want to work towards a future where digital services are inherently designed with user privacy and safety at the forefront. Currently, the lab's focus is on web/IoT/other emerging technologies, and private and trusted machine learning on end devices. More information on Dr. Siby’s research is available at  https://sandrasiby.github.io/    

The successful candidate will engage in research that includes applied machine learning, systems building, and internet measurements. This role is especially suited for individuals eager to contribute to the initial research directions and culture of a newly established lab.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to defining the lab's initial research directions and methodologies.
• Lead and collaborate on high-impact research projects in applied security and privacy.
• Mentor Ph.D./Master's/Bachelor’s students, providing guidance on research projects.
• Participate in developing coursework and organizing academic and community outreach events.
• Engage with academic and industry partners to advance the lab's research goals.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated research experience in areas corresponding to the lab’s directions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, transcript, and at least two recommendation letters, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email:  [email protected]   

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. The appointment will be for a duration of 2 years with a possibility for renewal. This position will be based at New York University in Abu Dhabi, and the candidate must be ready to relocate to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

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Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science Psychology, Dr. David Melcher

Job Information

Offer description.

Description

The Melcher Perception and Active Cognition Laboratory in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate to work on the mechanisms underlying how the brain rapidly processes incoming sensory information in order to guide our behavior.

Current research in the Perception and Active Cognition Laboratory focuses on four major themes:

• Speed of processing: sensory information arrives continuously and needs to be processed rapidly, according to our goals. Work in our lab has shown that the speed of visual processing varies across people and is linked to specific neural processes that can be measured with EEG/MEG. Speed of processing also varies depending on factors such as emotional state, context, music listening, and time of day.
• The role of prediction: our brains use information from the past to make, and update, predictions about upcoming sensory input. Work in our Laboratory has shown that both longer-term learning and current information, such as a view of a stimulus in extrafoveal vision, leads to predictions that can change our perceptual interpretation of objects and events. Our Laboratory has shown that predictions are important in quickly processing information across eye movements when looking around or reading.
• Brain and body rhythms: Sensory and cognitive processing varies over time, linked to brain oscillations, external input (such as music) and body movements. Work in our Laboratory investigates how external input shapes these rhythms, and how these rhythms shape our perceptions and actions.
• Clinical implications, including individual differences in sensory sensitivity and temporal processing: We are investigating how individual differences in attention, sensory processing and working memory influence performance in tasks in both control and in people diagnosed with dyslexia, autism, schizophrenia and other psychological and neurological conditions.

The successful applicant will drive a fascinating project on one or more of these major themes. This will involve planning and executing experimental research with human participants. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students.

Applicants must have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related field. Excellent experimental and neuroimaging skills relevant to the project are required, as demonstrated by publication in international scientific journals with a good ranking.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests and three letters of reference (or at least the names of three referees who have agreed to provide a letter), all in PDF format. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Melcher at  [email protected] .

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:  www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.

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NYU Abu Dhabi Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World to Tackle Social Challenges through AI and Quantum Computing

The annual programming marathon will this year gather over 180 students from 50 countries and global tech experts in Abu Dhabi to solve global challenges

NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in partnership with Tamkeen, will host the 12th edition of the NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World from April 25-28. The international event, which is unique in the region, will welcome cross-disciplinary teams from around the world to solve challenges faced in the field of quantum computing (QC) and artificial intelligence (AI) related to QC. The aim is to develop ideas that contribute to social good with a view to furthering the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Teams of seven to ten talented students from across the globe, with a majority from the Arab world, will each be guided by two experts in the field from leading institutions. This includes renowned global computer science professors from the likes of the University of Oxford, ETH Zürich, MIT, and Stanford, along with founders of successful startups and technology professionals from Google, Meta, IBM, Qbraid, along with venture capitalists and other leading institutions such as Core42, and the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA). This elite and unique gathering of mentors will teach the teams about top practices in QC, AI machine learning applications, and software developments through workshops, keynote speeches, and lighting talks during the marathon. The outcome will be the creation of applications by the students contributing to society. 

“The NYUAD Hackathon has successfully empowered generations of students from the Arab world and beyond to use the most advanced quantum hardware to confidently undertake challenges in quantum computing and AI-driven machine learning. It is important to note that this event is about more than technical upskilling.  Equally valuable is the caliber of partnerships and participating experts on hand, which creates unprecedented networking opportunities for students. We have seen over the years how this opens the door to collaborations on future international projects, inspires students to launch their own startups, and further academic research in the quantum computing field. It is our hope that this year’s Hackathon will once again cement the potential and capabilities of technology in making a positive impact on the future of our society and to assist young experts in tackling the challenges of our time.” NYUAD Affiliated Professor Sana Odeh

"At Core42, and across our broader organization at G42, our commitment extends beyond leveraging AI's potential within the UAE; we aim to expand its impact globally. As we push the boundaries of AI research and technological innovation across continents, we nurture a new generation of innovators. We are devoted to empowering young talent, convinced that our investment in these emerging minds is crucial for shaping a future where technology brings lasting, significant benefits to societies around the world." Chief AI Officer at Core42 Andrew Jackson

On April 28, the final presentations and award ceremony are free and open to the public. The keynote speeches will include the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xanadu Christian Weedbrook and Professor at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) Urbasi Sinha.

The NYUAD Hackathon is supported by top global Quantum Computing experts from both industry and academi, such as NYUAD Center for Quantum and Topological Systems, Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA), Core42, Florin Court Capital, PASQAL, SandboxAQ, Xanadu, qBraid, QWorld,  NiEW, Womanium Quantum, ETH Zurich in Quantum Information and Computation, Zurich EPFL Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE Center), MIT’s iQuHACK, QC Hack (Yale, Stanford, and Berkeley QC Hackathon) Quantum Coalition, QUAE, among others.

The three-day programming marathon was founded to contribute to social good in the Arab world and globally. The NYUAD International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World has seen more than 1,000 participants from more than 50 countries. The event has been a launchpad for the careers of past participants, who gained scholarships, jobs, and even launched their own startups. Last year’s winners had the exceptional opportunity to present their winning project at the GESDA Summit in Geneva.

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