Overview

Housed in the Department of International Studies, we are dedicated to training the next generation of leaders in global affairs and equipping them with the competencies to influence and shape our intricately interconnected world.

Curriculum and mission

Our curriculum offers a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from history, political science, sociology, anthropology and philosophy. This broad-based program enables students to gain a deep understanding of complex global challenges, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to the intricacies of international diplomacy and social and economic currents.

Our American University of Sharjah (AUS) mission is to cultivate globally conscious citizens, prepared to adapt in a swiftly changing world. The International Studies program is tailored for students who aspire to make a significant impact in the world, through roles in foreign service offices, NGOs, multinational corporations, or further academic study in international relations or related fields. We benchmark our curriculum against prestigious programs like the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, American University of Beirut's Master of Arts in Public Policy and International Affairs, and the Master of Global Affairs program at Rice University, maintaining a strong focus on the implications and processes of globalization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Security
Topics in Global Affairs
Environmental Ethics
Global Migration
Advanced Social Theory
Women’s and Minority Rights
Law, Politics and International Crime
Contemporary MENA Politics and the World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-25 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

International Relations View 6 other Masters in International Relations in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

official university transcript(s) and official graduation certificate certified by the appropriate authorities**
Certificate of Equivalency required from applicants who earned their undergraduate degrees from universities outside the UAE.
valid colored passport scan
colored UAE national ID scan (for UAE nationals and residents)
a minimum EmSAT Achieve English result of 1550, or TOEFL iBT score of 80, or TOEFL ITP score of 550, or IELTS Academic score of 6.5 are accepted. For more information, please click here.
updated CV
GMAT or AUS MBA Admission Test reports (No minimum score is required), applicable to MBA applicants only.

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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

124200 AED / year

≈ 124200 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

124200 AED / year

≈ 124200 AED / year

Living costs

Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

3400 - 5200 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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