Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) program at AUS.
As the world becomes increasingly globalized, graduates with an advanced understanding of how the world works and the institutions that govern it are in high demand. This program has been designed to place its graduates at the helm of international affairs, readying them to be the next cohort of leaders. The MAIS offers a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from history, political science, sociology, anthropology and philosophy. This broad-based program enables students to understand complex global challenges, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to the intricacies of international diplomacy and social and economic currents.
Successful applicants to the program must meet the university’s general university requirements for graduate admission, as well as any program-specific requirements. For more information on the program, including its degree requirements, please click here. You can also send your inquiries to mais@aus.edu or contact:
Yasmin Gomez
Program Coordinator
+971 6 515 2702
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