Masters (MS) in International Relations in Asia

104 masters programmes in international relations at 61 universities in Asia are open to international students; 89% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,462 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,372 USD and 8,924 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

International Relations programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in International Relations (IR) Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) China Master's 3,867 USD
Master in International Relations Wuhan University (WHU) China Master's 3,421 USD
Master in International Relations (Part Time) Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China Master's 8,924 USD
Master in Development Studies University of Santo Tomas Philippines Master's 2,034 USD
Master in International Affairs and Global Governance Zhejiang University (ZJU) China Master's 5,474 USD
Master in Land Survey Planning Chang'an University (CHD) China Master's 3,124 USD
Master in European Studies Chulalongkorn University Thailand Master's 2,720 USD
Master in Development Studies of Contemporary China (DSCC) Beijing Normal University (BNU) China Master's 4,462 USD
Master in International Studies Seoul National University South Korea Master's 4,750 USD
Master in International Development University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) China Master's 7,375 USD
Master in International Relation (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) China Master's 3,272 USD
Master in International Relations Central China Normal University (CCNU) China Master's 4,165 USD
Master in European Studies Universiti Malaya Malaysia Master's 15,654 USD
Master in Politics and International Relations Peking University (PKU) China Master's 8,627 USD
Master in Schwarzman Scholars Program (SSP) Tsinghua University (THU) China Master's 61,040 USD
Master in Strategic and Defence Studies Universiti Malaya Malaysia Master's 15,654 USD
Master in International Relation Sichuan University (SCU) China Master's 3,272 USD
Master in International Relations Zhejiang University (ZJU) China Master's 5,474 USD
Master in International Relations Jilin University (JLU) China Master's 3,719 USD
Masters in International Relations (Dual Degree) Peking University (PKU) China Master's 8,627 USD
Master in Europe and Asia in Global Affairs (Sciences Po) Fudan University (FDU) China Master's 4,462 USD
Master in International Relations (NKU-Glasgow Dual) Nankai University (NKU) China Master's 7,437 USD
Master in International Relations Shandong University, Jinan China Master's 4,760 USD
Master in Foreign Languages and Literature (Area Studies) Shenzhen University (SZU) China Master's 4,462 USD

Specialisations within international relations

International Relations 54 International Development 22 International Studies 9 Area Studies 8 Science and International Studies 6 European Studies 3 Security Studies 2

Universities for international relations in Asia

Masters (MS) in International Relations in Asia: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in Asia?
104 international relations masters programmes at 61 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in Asia cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in Asia is 4,462 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,372 USD and 8,924 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in Asia in English?
Yes — 89% of the international relations programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (93 of 104).

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