Masters (MS) in International Relations in Australia

48 masters programmes in international relations at 13 universities in Australia are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,520 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 26,348 USD and 28,807 USD.

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

International Relations programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Strategic and Defence Studies Online Australian National University Master's 56,120 USD
Master in International Development Practice Monash University, Caulfield Master's 28,807 USD
Master in International Relations University of Wollongong Master's 26,348 USD
Master in Strategy and Security Online UNSW Sydney Master's 25,797 USD
Master in International Relations (Maritime Security and Policy) University of Wollongong Master's 26,348 USD
Master in International Relations La Trobe University, Melbourne Master's 25,797 USD
Master in Postgraduate International Relations Flinders University Master's 28,520 USD
Master in International Studies La Trobe University, Melbourne Master's 27,231 USD
Master in National Security Policy Australian National University Master's 35,350 USD
Master in International Development La Trobe University, Melbourne Master's 24,794 USD
Master in Graduate Certificate In International Relations The University of Sydney Master's 17,198 USD
Master of International Relations 15 Years University of Wollongong, Sydney Master's 19,993 USD
Master in Graduate Diploma In International Relations The University of Sydney Master's 32,963 USD
Master Of International Relations The University of Sydney Master's 33,680 USD
Master in Postgraduate International Relations Flinders University Master's 28,520 USD
Master of Development Studies Murdoch University, Perth Master's
Master in Postgraduate International Relations Flinders University Master's 28,520 USD
Master of International Relations (Climate and Environment) University of Wollongong Master's 26,348 USD
Master of International Relations Extension University of Wollongong, Sydney Master's 13,174 USD
Master of International Relations Extension (Maritime Security and Policy) University of Wollongong Master's
Master in Postgraduate International Relations Flinders University Master's 28,520 USD
Master of International Relations Extension (Public Health) University of Wollongong Master's
Master of International Relations (Public Health) University of Wollongong Master's 26,348 USD
Master in Graduate Certificate in International Relations University of Wollongong, Sydney Master's 13,174 USD

Specialisations within international relations

International Relations 34 International Development 9 Security Studies 3 International Studies 1 Area Studies 1

Universities for international relations in Australia

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

How many international relations programmes are there in Australia?
48 international relations masters programmes at 13 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in Australia cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in Australia is 28,520 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 26,348 USD and 28,807 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in Australia in English?
Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in Australia in our catalogue are taught in English (48 of 48).
Are any of these international relations programmes available online?
2 of the 48 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.

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