Online International Relations Programmes

70 programmes in international relations at 43 universities are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 16,052 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,780 USD and 25,690 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
Certificate in Global Studies Liberty University United States — 23,800 USD
Master in Global Studies (Online) Liberty University United States Master's 16,810 USD
Global Politics University of Naples Federico II Italy — —
Master in Intelligence and Security MA, (Part-time, 22 Months, Distance learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 93,855 USD
Master in Security, Conflict and International Development MA (Full-time, Distance Learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 11,739 USD
International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation ESSEC Business School France — —
PhD in Byzantine Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies PhD MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning) University of Birmingham, England United Kingdom PhD 28,419 USD
Diploma in Border and Biosecurity Massey University New Zealand — 25,245 USD
Bachelor in Global and International Studies University of Northern British Columbia Canada Bachelor's 17,269 USD
Bachelor in Global Studies University of California, Riverside United States Bachelor's 44,130 USD
The Superpower Grand Strategies: Winning the Globalization Game University of Maryland, Baltimore County United States — —
Governance in the European Union Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) Belgium — —
Master in Strategic Studies (Online) University College Cork Ireland Master's 25,583 USD
Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World University of London United Kingdom — —
Introduction to Global Governance Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) Belgium — —
Bachelor in Homeland Security Elizabeth City State University United States Bachelor's 6,107 USD
Madeleine Albright & Condoleezza Rice Teach Diplomacy MasterClass United States — —
Master in Security, Conflict and International Development PGCert (Part-time, Distance Learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 3,911 USD
Master in International Relations & War King’s College London, England United Kingdom Master's 16,052 USD
The Superpower Grand Strategies: Winning the Globalization Game University of Maryland, College Park United States — —
Master in Central Eurasian Studies (Online) Indiana University Bloomington United States Master's 32,171 USD
Contemporary India University of Melbourne Australia — —
Master in Security and Terrorism Studies (online) (MPTS) University of Maryland, College Park United States Master's 36,100 USD
Master in Security, Conflict and International Development PGDip (Part-time, Distance Learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 7,821 USD

International Relations by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 9 17,917 USD 18,566 USD 19,306 USD
Master's 27 9,780 USD 16,052 USD 25,690 USD
PhD 2 — — —

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 23 Security Studies 21 International Development 9 International Studies 6 Area Studies 6 European Studies 3 Science and International Studies 2

Universities for international relations

Online International Relations Programmes: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there online?
70 international relations programmes at 43 universities taught online are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations is 16,052 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,780 USD and 25,690 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in English?
Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in our catalogue are taught in English (70 of 70).

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