Study International Relations in Europe

1,453 programmes in international relations at 355 universities in Europe are open to international students; 87% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,973 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,505 USD and 30,678 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
Bachelor in International Relations Webster University Georgia Georgia Bachelor's 8,900 USD
Master in European Affairs Lund University Sweden Master's 11,616 USD
Master in International Relations Webster University Georgia Georgia Master's 9,600 USD
Master in Development Studies MA University of Sussex United Kingdom Master's 25,900 USD
Master in International Migration and Ethnic Relations (Two-Year) Malmo University Sweden Master's 10,296 USD
Master in International Relations MRes Queen Mary University of London United Kingdom Master's 30,371 USD
Master in International Relations MA (Full-time) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 23,887 USD
Master in International Relations Teesside University, Middlesbrough United Kingdom Master's 20,475 USD
Master in International Relations MA Coventry University, England United Kingdom Master's 25,388 USD
Master in European Studies Aarhus University, Aarhus Denmark Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Politics And International Relations University of Reading United Kingdom Master's 29,142 USD
Master in International Relations (Extended) MA Swansea University United Kingdom Master's 23,887 USD
Master in International Relations (4 Years) University of Glasgow United Kingdom Master's 33,813 USD
Bachelor in International Studies University of Buckingham United Kingdom Bachelor's 18,640 USD
PhD in International Development PhD by Distance Learning Online University of Birmingham, England United Kingdom PhD 27,763 USD
Master in Asian Studies Lund University Sweden Master's 11,616 USD
Master in International Relations (without Thesis) (2 Years) Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta Cyprus Master's 3,500 USD
Master in International Relations MA University of Sussex United Kingdom Master's 25,900 USD
Bachelor in International Relations with Year Abroad University of Birmingham, England United Kingdom Bachelor's 29,074 USD
Master in European Studies Norwegian University of Science and Technology Norway Master's 22,196 USD
Master in International Relations University of Northampton United Kingdom Master's 22,522 USD
Bachelor in International Relations (4 Years) Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta Cyprus Bachelor's 4,828 USD
Master in National Security Studies Webster University Georgia Georgia Master's 9,600 USD
Bachelor in Global Politics and International Relations (4 Years) Birkbeck, University of London United Kingdom Bachelor's 16,400 USD

International Relations in Europe by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 579 10,864 USD 25,238 USD 29,756 USD
Master's 804 3,505 USD 18,973 USD 30,678 USD
PhD 33 7,593 USD 25,418 USD 27,763 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 658 Science and International Studies 286 International Development 169 European Studies 145 Security Studies 89 Area Studies 65 International Studies 41

Universities for international relations in Europe

Study International Relations in Europe: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in Europe?
1,453 international relations programmes at 355 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in Europe cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in Europe is 18,973 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,505 USD and 30,678 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in Europe in English?
Yes — 87% of the international relations programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (1,271 of 1,453).
Are any of these international relations programmes available online?
30 of the 1,453 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.

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