Established in 2010, New York University Abu Dhabi is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Abu Dhabi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: New York, Shanghai. Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a very small coeducational Emirati higher education institution. New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NYUAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.