About the Department

The Department of International Relations is a vital department that reflects the university's openness to its regional and international environment. It is responsible for organizing academic and research partnerships with universities and scientific institutions worldwide. The department also works to enhance the university's presence at international conferences and forums and to expand communication channels in service of its educational, research, and community mission.

Department Vision

The department's vision is to be a leading platform for openness and academic and research collaboration at the global level, thereby solidifying the university's position as an influential scientific institution in knowledge creation and service to humanity.

Department Mission

The department's mission is to build and strengthen strategic partnerships with academic and research institutions and international bodies, and to provide opportunities for scientific and cultural exchange. This contributes to enhancing the quality of education and scientific research and supporting excellence and innovation in various fields. 

Department Goals

To qualify graduates with specialized knowledge and practical skills in understanding and analyzing international relations.

To instill the values of dialogue, tolerance, and coexistence among cultures and peoples.

To promote the principles of social responsibility and openness to global issues.

To support scientific research in the fields of international politics, diplomacy, and strategic studies.

To equip students with a spirit of initiative and the ability to build international partnerships that contribute to development and peace.

Academic Nature of the Major

• International Relations is an academic field that combines the study of politics, law, economics, and history to understand the dynamics of the global system.
• Analyzing interactions between states, and international and regional organizations.
• Integrating political theories with the practical reality of international decision-making.
• Enhancing critical thinking skills and the art of negotiation and persuasion.
• Allowing students to combine academic knowledge with training in research and analytical tools.

Career Fields for Graduates

Graduates of the Department of International Relations enjoy diverse opportunities in:

• Ministries of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions.
• International organizations (United Nations, Arab League, African Union, etc.).
• Research centers and strategic studies institutions.
• Media and journalism specializing in international affairs.
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations with a humanitarian and human rights focus.
• Fields of political analysis and international consulting.
• Academic teaching and research.