Masters (MS) in International Relations in the United Arab Emirates
14 masters programmes in international relations at 11 universities in the United Arab Emirates are open to international students; 86% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programmes
14 programmes
Specialisations within international relations
International Relations 8 Security Studies 3 Science and International Studies 2 International Studies 1
Universities for international relations in the United Arab Emirates
- American University in the Emirates (3)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2)
- American University of Sharjah (1)
- Joint Command and Staff College - Abu Dhabi (1)
- Middlesex University Dubai (1)
- National Defense College (1)
- University of Sharjah (1)
- University of Wollongong in Dubai (1)
- Abu Dhabi University (1)
- Zayed University (1)
Masters (MS) in International Relations in the United Arab Emirates: common questions
- How many international relations programmes are there in the United Arab Emirates?
- 14 international relations masters programmes at 11 universities in the United Arab Emirates are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study international relations in the United Arab Emirates in English?
- Yes — 86% of the international relations programmes in the United Arab Emirates in our catalogue are taught in English (12 of 14).
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