Study International Relations in Asia
218 programmes in international relations at 103 universities in Asia are open to international students; 90% 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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International Relations in Asia by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71 | 3,198 USD | 3,838 USD | 7,281 USD |
| Master's | 104 | 3,372 USD | 4,462 USD | 8,924 USD |
| PhD | 35 | 3,372 USD | 3,751 USD | 8,751 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within international relations
International Relations 94 International Studies 41 International Development 39 Area Studies 23 Science and International Studies 11 European Studies 7 Security Studies 3
Universities for international relations in Asia
Study International Relations in Asia: common questions
- How many international relations programmes are there in Asia?
- 218 international relations programmes at 103 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 — 90% of the international relations programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (197 of 218).
- Are any of these international relations programmes available online?
- 3 of the 218 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for international relations in Asia?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 3,751 USD per year, against 4,462 USD for master's programmes.
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