Students at NYU’s campuses in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai spend long hours exercising their brains. Equally important, they take the time to exercise their bodies by participating in NYU athletics. What’s more, with access to a full roster of sports and activities, NYU students always come ready to play.
NYU has 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports at NYU New York City, along with 6 intercollegiate teams at NYU Abu Dhabi and 5 at NYU Shanghai. Additionally, NYU’s campuses offer 30 intramural and over 25 club sports—from bowling and ice hockey to e-gaming and taekwondo.
The NYU Abu Dhabi men’s and women’s swim teams compete in the Abu Dhabi Inter-University Sports League (ADISL). They race against teams from other universities in the United Arab Emirates.
The NYU softball team qualified for the 2018 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament for the third straight year.
In 2018, the NYU Abu Dhabi women’s soccer team traveled to China to compete against their counterparts at NYU Shanghai—a first for both teams.
Both male and female NYU student athletes can compete in basketball, cross-country, fencing, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball on the New York City campus. NYU athletics offer something for every student. And whether you dream of going pro or just want to have some fun, you’ll find a fit at NYU.