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Graduate University for Advanced Studies

Global Studies University Scholarships

MA in Global African Studies and PhD in Global Studies Scholarships at Global Studies University Global Studies University in Japan

Degree Level

Master's, PhD

Field of study

Gender Studies

Funding

Scholarships are available and may include full tuition coverage, UAE visa and health insurance, airfare for international students, accommodation support, monthly stipend, and research funding. The first 40 completed applications to each program receive an AED 365 application fee waiver.

Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

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Japan

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Graduate University for Advanced Studies

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Gender Studies
Political Science
International Relations
History
Social Science
Global Studies
Literature
African Studies
Political Economy

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About this position

Global Studies University (GSU) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is advertising scholarships for MA in Global African Studies and PhD in Global Studies for Fall 2027 entry.

The PhD is a five-year research-led doctoral program with two years of coursework followed by three years of dissertation/thesis research and writing. Tracks include Cultural, Visual, and Literary Studies and Historical, Political, and Social Studies.

The MA in Global African Studies is a two-year interdisciplinary graduate program exploring Africa, its diasporas, and their global connections. It includes specialized coursework, non-Western language study, internship experience, and independent research leading to a thesis. Tracks include Museum and Critical Heritage Studies, Diplomacy and Africa’s International Relations, and Afro-Arab Relations.

Across both programs, students can engage with themes such as African-Arab Relations, Intellectual Thought in Global Studies, Diaspora, Gender Studies and Feminist Futures, Political Economy, Indian Ocean World, and Muslim World. Language study opportunities include Arabic, Amharic, Hausa, and Kiswahili.

Funding is available for eligible applicants and may include full tuition coverage, UAE visa and health insurance, airfare for international students, accommodation support, monthly stipend, and research funding. The first 40 completed applications to each program receive an application fee waiver.

Eligibility highlights: MA applicants need a bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; PhD applicants need a relevant bachelor's or master's degree with the same minimum CGPA, and exceptional bachelor's holders may be considered for a bachelor's-to-PhD pathway.

Applications are submitted through the university's online admissions portal. Deadline: 2026-10-27.

Funding details

Scholarships are available and may include full tuition coverage, UAE visa and health insurance, airfare for international students, accommodation support, monthly stipend, and research funding. The first 40 completed applications to each program receive an AED 365 application fee waiver.

What's required

MA applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent; applicants from the humanities, social sciences, arts, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Ph.D. applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field within the humanities, social sciences, or arts, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent; applicants with a master's degree are encouraged to apply. Exceptional bachelor's degree holders may also be considered through the five-year bachelor's-to-Ph.D. pathway. Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates around the world.

How to apply

Apply directly through the Global Studies University online admissions portal. Review the relevant program requirements, upload all required supporting documents, and submit the application before the deadline. For questions, contact [email protected].

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