ABU DHABI: The eleventh class of 490 students from 82 countries and six continents who speak more than 75 languages was welcomed by NYU Abu Dhabi, NYUAD. With the incoming Class of 2024, the undergraduate student population now stands at over 1,600 from over 115 countries.
The University one of the most highly selective of any in the world, with more than 14,400 applicants across the world and 78 percent choosing to attend NYUAD after being admitted. Emirati and American citizens make up the largest groups of students by nationality, with 20 percent UAE Nationals and eight percent from the US. The next largest cohorts include students from India, South Korea, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Egypt, China, Nepal, and Taiwan. For the first time, students from Antigua and Barbuda, Myanmar, and Nicaragua are attending the university.
NYU President Andrew Hamilton welcomed the new class. NYUAD Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann addressed the eleventh class as the largest and most diverse. She added, ”whether they want to pursue computer science, biotechnology, behavioral economics, developmental psychology, interactive media, poetry, or any number of diverse fields, collectively, the Class of 2024 are poised to flourish as they deepen their understanding of the world and chart their own paths towards making a meaningful difference,” while noting that some 1,600 undergraduates from over 115 countries and speaking more than 115 languages have been admitted.
Source: wam.ae
