A 30-credit master's in advanced international affairs, research methods, leadership and conflict resolution, with a thesis and wide elective choice. Prepares graduates for the foreign service, NGOs, multinational corporations and academic study.
Multidisciplinary graduate seminars in international affairs assessed by research papers and a required six-credit master's thesis (INS 699) defended before a committee.
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Opens careers in government and foreign service, education, law, NGOs and multinational corporations, and prepares students for doctoral study.
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Award
Master of Arts in International Studies
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA + IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80); bridging courses may be required if key undergraduate coursework is missing
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
International Studies
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 65,565/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.