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Advance your career with a 

Master of Arts in International Studies

at American University of Sharjah

Get set for a global career.

The Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) prepares students for a career in international affairs. As well as obtaining a firm grounding in the historical events that have led to the existing global order, students will explore the latest developments impacting relations between countries and organizations at a regional and global level.

Because tomorrow matters.

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Where will the AUS MAIS take you?

Graduates of the MAIS program can work across industries and across continents, in demand by the public and private sector.
As well as enjoying many employment opportunities, MAIS alumni are also well qualified to pursue doctoral studies at universities around the world.
MAIS graduates can work in fields as diverse as:
  • international trade
  • international law
  • aid and development
  • global finance
  • peace and conflict resolution
  • education
  • diplomacy and foreign service

Interested?

Here's a snapshot of what you can expect.

Our multidisciplinary curriculum combines 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. This program will give you:
  • a multidisciplinary analytical framework to understand historical, emerging, and current global challenges
  • an understanding of ongoing developments in the Arab world (and beyond) in order to situate regional changes within global transformations
  • critical problem-solving expertise, grounded in a contextual comprehension of specific issues, and the development of ethical and equitable solutions

 

 

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Take it from the experts.

The MAIS program is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, well-regarded for the high-quality liberal arts education it provides. The college and the university are recognized for being home to outstanding, talented faculty along with world-class faculty. Learn what sets AUS and its programs apart here.

QS Arab University Ranking-3

Top 10 in the Arab World

Ranked among the top ten Arab universities every year for the past eight consecutive years (2023).
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Top 250 in Asia

Ranked among top 250 universities in Asia (2021).
THE World rankings

Top 5 in the World for Diversity

Among the top five universities with the highest % of international students (2022).
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First University in the GCC Rated for Sustainability

Earned a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System silver award for sustainability in higher education from AASHE.

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