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New York University. ABU DHABI. 1. How did this project start?. The main g oal was achieving a truly international, global network university — could be furthered through the establishment of NYU Abu Dhabi. 2. What is the vision of NYU Abu Dhabi?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
ABU DHABI
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1. HOW DID THIS PROJECT START?
The main goal was achieving a truly international, global network university —
could be furthered through the establishment of NYU Abu Dhabi.
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2. WHAT IS THE VISION OF NYU ABU DHABI? Both parties are committed to building a
U.S.-style, research-focused educational institution.
NYU Abu Dhabi is a residential research university and a branch of NYU New York, operated consistent with NYU New York's academic quality and practices.
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2. WHAT IS THE VISION OF NYU ABU DHABI?
A highly selective liberal arts and sciences college and a world center for advanced research and scholarship — integrated with each other and connected through
technology to NYU New York.
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3. WHERE IS THE CAMPUS LOCATED?NYU Abu Dhabi is expected to move to the Marina District of Saadiyat Island, 500 meters off the coast of the main city of Abu Dhabi, in the fall of 2014.
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4. WHO ATTENDS NYU ABU DHABI?
The student body of NYU Abu Dhabi is of diverse national, linguistic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The student body is recruited worldwide, and includes students from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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STUDENT PROFILE TOP-PERFORMING EXCELLENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS A GLOBAL OUTLOOK INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS EXPLORING LEADERSHIP ROLE ADVENTUROUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACHIEVEMENT IN THE ARTS, ATHLETICS
AND /OR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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5. WHAT SETS NYU ABU DHABI APART?
A liberal arts and science education focused on the whole person
Vital integration with a major research university
Emphasis on research and the skills to create new knowledge
International diversity of students A residential college culture Its location in a new global crossroads Small classes taught by professors; 8:1
student-faculty ratio
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NYU ABU DHABI UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Courses Offered in 2014-15Liberal Arts and Science College:
http://nyuad.nyu.edu/academics/catalog/confirmed.html
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HOW TO APPLY? School’s Nominees: 4 -6 students Individual Application throughCommon application (for all USA
Universities)
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3RD YEAR STUDENTS Write an essay 500 words (NOT MORE) Friday, 3. 11. 2014 School Board:Board Members: Mr. Lorenčič, Ms. Irena
Dogša, Ms. VehovarCriteria:1. Accademic performance in the school
years 2011/12, 2012/2013 and 2013/142. Student profile 3. Essay4. Teacher refferences (in English)
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THE ESSAY 500 words A research project that might undertake
as an NYU Abu Dhabi student to gain a deeper understanding of one particular topic of interest to you in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Please use the information at the UAE Interact website for ideas:
http://www.uaeinteract.com/
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STRUCTURE OF THE ESSAY Pose a research question (in one
sentence) and describe how you would gather information to answer your question.
Discuss possible obstacles that might arise in your research as well as any ethical dimensions of the research to which you would need to be attentive.
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NOMINEES Fill in the Nominee application form
before 10.5. 2014 Apply as individuals through Common
Application Form + Suppliment: DEADLINES: 1.11. 2015 (Binding, Early
decision)
1.1. 2015(Binding , Regular)1. 12. 2014 (Regular, not binding) Apply for ‘Financial Aid’ separately Candidate weekend in January, February
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WHAT TO DO? Deadline: 3. 11. 2014 Feedback: 15. 11. 2014 Application before 1.12. 2014SUBMIT: AD Essay Submission (English) Collect your PG (from respective
teachers) Letters of Recommendation 2 teachers
(in English) 1ST AND 2ND YEAR TRANSCRIPT (a
copy) PG year 2014/15
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SATS Take place in Ljubljana, Vienna Every 2 months Apply in May or June Last option is September or November
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WHAT KIND? GENERAL:- Essay writing- Critical reading- Mathmematics SUBJECT SPECIFIC (see the Uni
requirements)
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POINTSAll Three Parts:2000 or 2100 or over: Excellent!!! 650 POINTS (for each part)
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UKCAT/ BMAT UKCAT – apply on your own SATS – apply on your own BMAT conducted at II. gimnazija Maribor Contact : prof. Vehovar Apply before October/ November
session (folow the deadlines) http://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/bmathttp://www.admissionstests.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/adt/bmat/registration