Bachelors in International Relations in Japan

11 bachelors programmes in international relations at 8 universities in Japan are open to international students; 91% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,372 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,372 USD and 5,903 USD.

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

International Relations programmes

11 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Foreign Studies The University of Osaka Bachelor's 3,372 USD
Bachelor in Department of Global Studies Kyoto University Of Foreign Studies Bachelor's —
Bachelor in College of International Studies University of Tsukuba Bachelor's 3,372 USD
Bachelor in Dept. of Global and Transcultural Studies Meiji Gakuin University Bachelor's 4,702 USD
Bachelor in Global Studies Major Ritsumeikan University Bachelor's 13,311 USD
Bachelor in Dept. of Global Studies(SPSF) Sophia University Bachelor's 9,076 USD
Bachelor in Global and Interdisciplinary Studies (GIS) Hosei University Bachelor's 6,304 USD
Bachelor in Dept. of Integrated Global Studies (Overseas Entrance Interview Examination for International Applicants in July) Hiroshima University Bachelor's 3,372 USD
Bachelor in Dept. of Integrated Global Studies (Overseas Entrance Interview Examination for International and Japanese Applicants in November) Hiroshima University Bachelor's 3,372 USD
Bachelor in Dept. of Integrated Global Studies (On Campus Entrance Interview Examination for International and Japanese Applicants in November) Hiroshima University Bachelor's 3,372 USD
Bachelor in Dept. of Integrated Global Studies (On Campus Entrance Interview Examination for International Applicants in February) Hiroshima University Bachelor's 3,372 USD

Specialisations within international relations

International Studies 6 International Relations 3 Area Studies 2

Universities for international relations in Japan

Bachelors in International Relations in Japan: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in Japan?
11 international relations bachelors programmes at 8 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in Japan cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in international relations in Japan is 3,372 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,372 USD and 5,903 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in Japan in English?
Yes — 91% of the international relations programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 11).

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