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Diplomat / International Relations Specialist

دبلوماسي وأخصائي علاقات دولية

Represents the country abroad and builds relationships with other nations and international organisations.

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Career overview

What they do

International relations graduates work in foreign affairs, embassies, international organisations, think tanks and global companies, analysing politics, negotiating and managing partnerships.

Typical responsibilities

  • Analyse political and economic developments
  • Represent national positions
  • Negotiate agreements
  • Support citizens and businesses abroad
  • Write briefings and reports

Skills you'll need

Languages (Arabic, English and more)NegotiationWritingCultural intelligenceDiscretion

How much it relies on

MathematicsLow
TechnologyLow
ScienceLow

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
Office

Advantages

  • Prestigious national service
  • Life and work abroad
  • Influence on global affairs

Disadvantages

  • Competitive entry
  • Frequent relocation
  • Diplomatic service roles usually require UAE nationality

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: growing with the UAE's international role in trade, aid and diplomacy.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 83,400 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 47,300–162,203, 17 programmes).

Master's: around AED 4,279 per credit hour (4 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

91 programs at 29 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars

ADNOC · Employer

Partial or discountUAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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Abu Dhabi Scholarships – Master's

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Fully fundedUAE nationalsAbroadMaster's

Full-ride master's scholarship in psychology and social work.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

Emirates Aviation University scholarships

Emirates Aviation University · University

Full tuition onlyUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master'sMinimum 95%

Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

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