Global Studies University UAE Admissions 2027: MA and PhD Programs, Scholarships, Fees, Eligibility and Deadlines

September 7, 2026

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Applications are open for the Fall 2027 graduate intake at Global Studies University in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Prospective students can apply for the two-year Master of Arts in Global African Studies or the five-year Doctor of Philosophy in Global Studies. The university also offers shorter certificate courses in Arabic, Amharic, Hausa and Kiswahili, with a separate Fall 2026 registration schedule.

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This guide explains the programs, specializations, curriculum, admission requirements, English-language standards, tuition fees, scholarship support, application process, campus experience and important deadlines. Applicants should confirm the latest details through the official Global Studies University academic programs page before submitting an application.
Africa Hall, first inaugurated in 1976 and reopened following renovation in 2018, provides a venue for conferences, public lectures, film programs and musical events. Additional information is available on the official GSU campus page.
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The MA in Global African Studies is a two-year, full-time, on-campus degree taught in English. It requires 36 credits and is intended for students seeking advanced interdisciplinary knowledge of Africa’s intellectual, political, social, cultural and international dimensions.
The PhD in Global Studies is a five-year, full-time, on-campus doctoral program taught in English. Its structure combines two years of coursework with approximately three years devoted to advanced research and the doctoral dissertation.
Prospective applicants should examine the official MA scholarships and financial-aid page or PhD financial-support page for current terms.
Prospective applicants should examine the official MA scholarships and financial-aid page or PhD financial-support page for current terms.
A tuition deposit may be refunded when a student visa is refused and satisfactory evidence is submitted. This provision does not apply in the same manner to fully funded students. Applicants should examine the official MA tuition information or PhD tuition information before paying.
A tuition deposit may be refunded when a student visa is refused and satisfactory evidence is submitted. This provision does not apply in the same manner to fully funded students. Applicants should examine the official MA tuition information or PhD tuition information before paying.
GSU’s language certificate program is designed for non-native speakers seeking structured instruction in Arabic, Amharic, Hausa or Kiswahili.
Begin through the official GSU application portal. Upload every required document, pay the application fee unless a waiver applies, and save the submission confirmation.
Applicants should confirm current availability, transportation and costs before making a commitment. Scholarship-supported accommodation should not automatically be interpreted as an on-campus room. More information is available through the GSU student residences page.
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Degree-admission questions can be sent to admissions@gsu.ac.ae. Language-course questions can be sent to languages@gsu.ac.ae.
Degree-admission questions can be sent to admissions@gsu.ac.ae. Language-course questions can be sent to languages@gsu.ac.ae.

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