Overview

The Interactive Media course from New York University mission is to engage with existing and emerging technologies to foster creative exploration, to think critically about media and computation, and to enable students become active participants in an increasingly mediated world.

The Interactive Media Programme cultivates in students a practical yet critical understanding of emerging creative and technical processes, while also helping students identify experiences, questions and subject-matter of personal interest.

Professional Pathways

Graduates in Interactive Media are well-positioned to pursue professional opportunities across a wide variety of disciplines and fields.

Industries

technology
design
arts
media and entertainment
gaming
marketing
advertising
start-ups
education

Job Titles:

interaction designer
product designer
user experience designer
user interaction engineer
creative director
project manager
entrepreneur
chief innovation officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Manus et Machina
Creativity and Innovation
Wayfinding: Graphic Design in the Built Environment
Creative Robotics and Tech
Immersive Experiences
Eco-Art and Ecomedia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

128 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Media Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

135

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application is required for students applying to any or all of NYU's three degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, or Shanghai. You'll be able to choose your campus(es) and programme(s) of interest on the NYU-specific page of the Common Application.
Students must be 17 years old by August 1 of the year they plan to enroll in order to be eligible to attend NYU Abu Dhabi.

Students who elect to submit testing as part of their application to NYU Abu Dhabi, should submit only one of the following:

SAT; or
ACT; or
Three SAT Subject Test scores; or
Three AP exam scores; or
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; or
Three IB higher-level exam scores if not an IB Diploma candidate; or
Certain nationally accredited exams that show you completed your secondary education. You can use our international qualifications tool to see if your national exam meets our requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Professional Pathways

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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