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
PhD in Byzantine Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies PhD MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning) Online University of Birmingham, England United Kingdom PhD 28,419 USD
Master in Globalisation, Migration and Development Radboud University The Netherlands Master's 19,275 USD
Master in International Relations MA (2 Years) Queen Mary University of London United Kingdom Master's 15,219 USD
International Relations Windesheim University of Applied Sciences The Netherlands — 300 USD
Bachelor in International Relations and Language & Linguistics, MA University of Aberdeen United Kingdom Bachelor's 28,391 USD
Bachelor in International Relations (BSc Econ) Cardiff University United Kingdom Bachelor's 27,914 USD
Master in Doctor of Diplomacy DDipl University of Stirling, UK United Kingdom Master's 17,457 USD
Bachelor in Global Development, BA (Hons) University of York United Kingdom Bachelor's 45,491 USD
Bachelor in Politics and International Relations BA University of Leicester United Kingdom Bachelor's 24,842 USD
Master in European Governance Masaryk University Czechia Master's 3,505 USD
Master in International Development MRes University of Bath United Kingdom Master's 42,436 USD
Bachelor in International Relations (Hons) Coventry University, England United Kingdom Bachelor's 22,931 USD
Master in European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives (Leuven) Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) Belgium Master's —
Master in European Studies (Double Degree with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Gothenburg Sweden Master's 9,398 USD
Bachelor in International Relations BA (Hons) University of Sussex United Kingdom Bachelor's 26,003 USD
Master in International Relations, joint PhD with the Institute of International Relations at the University of São Paulo King’s College London, England United Kingdom Master's 31,367 USD
Bachelor in International Relations And Economics With Abroad University of Reading United Kingdom Bachelor's 35,284 USD
Master in International Relations Lancaster University, England United Kingdom Master's 28,664 USD
Master in International Development, MA The University of Sheffield United Kingdom Master's 33,305 USD
Master in Politics and International Studies MRes University of Bath United Kingdom Master's 42,436 USD
Bachelor in International Relations Jagiellonian University Poland Bachelor's —
Master in International Relations and Management, MSc (Part Time) University of Aberdeen United Kingdom Master's 32,486 USD
Master in Counterterrorism MSc Cranfield University, England United Kingdom Master's 33,742 USD
Master in International Development (Masters in Public Health), MPH The University of Sheffield United Kingdom Master's 33,305 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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