Study International Relations in Australia

International Relations in Australia by degree level

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

Universities for international relations in Australia

• University of Wollongong (16)
• Macquarie University (11)
• Australian National University (9)
• University of Adelaide (7)
• Monash University, Clayton (7)
• The University of Sydney (6)
• University of Melbourne (6)
• University of Wollongong, Sydney (5)
• Murdoch College (5)
• La Trobe University, Melbourne (4)

Study International Relations in Australia: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in Australia?

108 international relations programmes at 28 universities in Australia are open to international students, as of August 31, 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 28,521 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 26,348 USD and 28,808 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 (108 of 108).

Are any of these international relations programmes available online?

6 of the 108 programmes in Australia are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for international relations in Australia?

Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 26,873 USD per year, against 28,521 USD for master's programmes.