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
Master in Contemporary European Studies MA with Transatlantic Track (Euromasters) University of Bath United Kingdom Master's 42,436 USD
Master in International Relations University of East Anglia, Norwich United Kingdom Master's 33,609 USD
Bachelor in International Relations with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) Swansea University United Kingdom Bachelor's 23,546 USD
Bachelor in International Relations with Economics with Year Abroad University of Birmingham, England United Kingdom Bachelor's 29,074 USD
Master in International Relations MA Queen Mary University of London United Kingdom Master's 30,371 USD
Bachelor in International Relations and Development BA (Hons) University of Sussex United Kingdom Bachelor's 26,003 USD
Master in Gender and International Relations University of Bristol United Kingdom Master's 43,115 USD
Master in Diplomacy and International Relations Loughborough University, England United Kingdom Master's 32,759 USD
Master in European Policy (European Studies) University of Amsterdam The Netherlands Master's 9,346 USD
Global Politics Online University of Naples Federico II Italy — —
Master in International Relations MA PGDip University of Birmingham, England United Kingdom Master's 29,975 USD
Masters of Public Administration - International Development, MPA University of York United Kingdom Master's 37,768 USD
Master in International Development, Social Justice and Sustainability MSc University of Bath United Kingdom Master's 42,436 USD
Master in International Relations (with Thesis) (1.5 Year) Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta Cyprus Master's 3,500 USD
Master in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies University of Oxford United Kingdom Master's —
Bachelor in International Relations and Development with Year Abroad University of Birmingham, England United Kingdom Bachelor's 29,074 USD
Bachelor in International Relations with German BA University of Birmingham, England United Kingdom Bachelor's 29,074 USD
Master in International Relations University of Reading United Kingdom Master's 29,142 USD
Master in Intelligence and Security MA, (Part-time, 22 Months, Distance learning) Online University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 93,855 USD
Master in Security, Conflict and International Development MA (Full-time, Distance Learning) Online University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 11,739 USD
Master in Global Social Development University of East Anglia, Norwich United Kingdom Master's 33,609 USD
Master in Education (Policy and International Development) University of Bristol United Kingdom Master's 42,775 USD
Master in European Studies (Double Degree with Fudan University, China) University of Gothenburg Sweden Master's 9,398 USD
Master in International Relations MA (Part-time) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 23,887 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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