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A happy graduate takes a selfie.
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More than 360 New York University Abu Dhabi students from 85 countries received their degrees at the university’s ninth commencement ceremony on Monday. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
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NYU President Andrew Hamilton speaking at the graduation ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
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Students were able to graduate at an in-person ceremony on Monday for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
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This year, graduates were delighted to be met with all the traditional pomp and splendour.
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A partnership between New York University and the Abu Dhabi government, NYUAD welcomed its inaugural class in 2010.
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Wajahat Mirza and Uttam Mishra smile on their graduation day.
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Price Maccarthy and Kacper Madejek Kim pose for the camera in their ceremonial gowns.
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Kathia Faz Nowak and Nadja Fenzic were among the hundreds of graduates happy to attend the ceremony in person.
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Graduates line up to receive their diplomas.
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A happy graduate takes a selfie.
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More than 360 New York University Abu Dhabi students from 85 countries received their degrees at the university’s ninth commencement ceremony on Monday. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SJURNUZ46BG43LNMQ75RS2ACNM.jpg?smart=true&auth=eee96a0f617be382b8605a5cf7f745ccf20d3fda12e36fe33f02b43a66944503&width=400&height=225)
NYU President Andrew Hamilton speaking at the graduation ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
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Students were able to graduate at an in-person ceremony on Monday for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VM2XNVXCRZC6ZDO57UXSTV6SPA.jpg?smart=true&auth=caba73745e79cd90a8dab5cf9f7d54efa22068fa220f26bac3d1a816c35f076b&width=400&height=225)
This year, graduates were delighted to be met with all the traditional pomp and splendour.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JA4MA6DHPFDGPADZJNCQ5DKHLA.jpg?smart=true&auth=69e7c9dc73eb952a85cb232aef093799c56715eb99283aaea026ba4925f990ae&width=400&height=225)
A partnership between New York University and the Abu Dhabi government, NYUAD welcomed its inaugural class in 2010.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/2HWLPILQBZAPXPDHOAQ5OEWXOU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f69031866e43070b0b2b87c31f4f7584b769e9344793dcbe7d33804a2cdf116b&width=400&height=225)
Wajahat Mirza and Uttam Mishra smile on their graduation day.
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Price Maccarthy and Kacper Madejek Kim pose for the camera in their ceremonial gowns.
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Kathia Faz Nowak and Nadja Fenzic were among the hundreds of graduates happy to attend the ceremony in person.
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Graduates line up to receive their diplomas.
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A happy graduate takes a selfie.
NYUAD graduates have largest in-person ceremony after two years of online celebrations
Degrees presented to 364 students from across the world at the university's Saadiyat Island campus
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