Study International Relations in Japan

47 programmes in international relations at 18 universities in Japan are open to international students;98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,353 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,353 USD and 3,353 USD.

Data as of September 1, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

International Relations programmes

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International Relations in Japan by degree level

Bachelor's· 11 programmes
Median 3,353 USD/yr · middle half 3,353 USD–5,870 USD
Master's· 22 programmes
Median 3,353 USD/yr · middle half 3,353 USD–3,353 USD
PhD· 14 programmes
Median 3,353 USD/yr · middle half 3,353 USD–3,353 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 Development24International Relations9International Studies8Area Studies5Security Studies1

Universities for international relations in Japan

Study International Relations in Japan: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in Japan?
47 international relations programmes at 18 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of September 1, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in Japan cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in Japan is 3,353 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,353 USD and 3,353 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in Japan in English?
Yes — 98% of the international relations programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (46 of 47).
Which degree level is cheapest for international relations in Japan?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,353 USD per year, against 3,353 USD for master's programmes.

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