Overview

The Strategic and Defense Studies program from United Arab Emirates University explores the complex interplay between military power, geopolitics, and international relations in the employment of the military instrument of national power in a synchronized and integrated manner that achieves national, multinational, and military objectives. It places strong emphasis on contemporary and emerging challenges within the national security framework. The program emphasizes the mastery of operational art that underpins military strategic decision-making skills and strategic thinking to effectively address national security challenges. The program prepares graduates for senior leadership roles and staff appointments in national and international headquarters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Analyze contemporary and emerging security threats, defense policies, and strategic challenges in regional and global contexts.
Create military strategies and plans using the military instrument of national power in a synchronized and integrated manner to achieve national, multinational, and military objectives within the context of the national defense strategy.
Evaluate the contemporary and future strategic and operational environments, military strategic goals, and capabilities of own, partner, and adversary forces in military strategic defense planning.
Conduct evidence-based research on complex defense and strategic issues using appropriate analytical frameworks independently or as a member of a team.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regional and International Context
National Context
Defense Resources
Combat Capabilities
Operational Environment
Strategic Planning
Leadership and Military History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

39 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Identity documents for Emirati students (copy of passport, nationality ID and UAE identity card). and international students inside UAE (copy of passport, valid visa and UAE identity card). international students outside UAE only copy of Passport.
Copy of official certificates & transcripts (Mark sheet) from all colleges or universities attended (Master and Bachelor). For the students whose have Degrees from outside UAE, kindly note they should have equivalency letter from the ministry of education in UAE.
An official copy of the applicant s score on the IELTS or TOEFL exam from one of the university s accredited centers.
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
Two letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the student s academic work.

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