Study International Relations in the Middle East

30 programmes in international relations at 15 universities in the Middle East are open to international students; 90% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 19,605 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 19,605 USD and 19,901 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

International Relations programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
International Studies American University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates — —
Postgraduate Diploma in UAE Diplomacy and International Relations Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (Formerly: Emirates Diplomatic Academy) United Arab Emirates — —
Master of Arts International Relations and Diplomacy Middlesex University Dubai United Arab Emirates Master's 20,828 USD
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 15,235 USD
Master of International Relations University of Wollongong in Dubai United Arab Emirates Master's —
Master in Security Studies and Information Analysis American University in the Emirates United Arab Emirates Master's 19,605 USD
Bachelor of Arts in Security and Global Studies American University in the Emirates United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 12,417 USD
Master of Arts in Diplomacy American University in the Emirates United Arab Emirates Master's 19,605 USD
Postgraduate Diploma International Relations and Diplomacy Middlesex University Dubai United Arab Emirates — —
Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs Zayed University United Arab Emirates Master's —
Middle Eastern Studies American University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates — —
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic and Security Studies National Defense College United Arab Emirates — —
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies American University in Dubai United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 29,421 USD
Master of Arts in International Affairs American University in Dubai United Arab Emirates Master's —
Master of International Relations Abu Dhabi University United Arab Emirates Master's —
Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies American University in the Emirates United Arab Emirates Master's 19,605 USD
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies American University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates Bachelor's 30,191 USD
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Abu Dhabi University United Arab Emirates Bachelor's —
Master of Arts in International Studies American University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates Master's —
Master of International Relations Joint Command and Staff College - Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Master's —
Associate in Homeland Security Rabdan Academy United Arab Emirates — —
Master of Arts in International Relations University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates Master's —
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Zayed University United Arab Emirates Bachelor's —
Master of Strategic and Security Studies National Defense College United Arab Emirates Master's —

International Relations in the Middle East by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 6 — — —
Master's 17 19,605 USD 19,605 USD 19,901 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within international relations

International Relations 13 Security Studies 8 International Studies 6 Science and International Studies 2 European Studies 1

Universities for international relations in the Middle East

Study International Relations in the Middle East: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in the Middle East?
30 international relations programmes at 15 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in the Middle East cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in the Middle East is 19,605 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 19,605 USD and 19,901 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in the Middle East in English?
Yes — 90% of the international relations programmes in the Middle East in our catalogue are taught in English (27 of 30).

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