Study International Relations in Asia

218 programmes in international relations at 103 universities in Asia are open to international students; 90% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,462 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,372 USD and 8,924 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

International Relations programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in International Relations Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China Master's 17,849 USD
Bachelor in Global Studies Pusan National University South Korea Bachelor's 2,726 USD
Master in International Relations and Diplomacy Shanghai University (SHU) China Master's 4,834 USD
Master in International Relations and International Business University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China Master's 19,336 USD
Master in International Relations (Part-Time) Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China Master's 13,387 USD
Bachelor in Diplomacy and International Relations with specialization in East and Southeast Asian Studies Ateneo de Manila University Philippines Bachelor's 3,563 USD
Bachelor in International Relations and Global Affairs Mahidol University Thailand Bachelor's 7,532 USD
Bachelor in Foreign Service Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite Philippines Bachelor's 3,239 USD
Bachelor in Social Science (Honours) In International Relations Taylor's University Malaysia Bachelor's 8,794 USD
Bachelor in Asian Studies Yonsei University South Korea Bachelor's 11,127 USD
Bachelor in European Studies Ateneo de Manila University Philippines Bachelor's 3,563 USD
Bachelor in Asian Studies University of Santo Tomas Philippines Bachelor's 2,034 USD
Bachelor in International Relations (Hons) University of Nottingham Malaysia, Selangor Malaysia Bachelor's 10,719 USD
Master in Schwarzman Scholars Schwarzman Scholarship program of Tsinghua University China Master's —
PhD in International Relations Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) China PhD 14,725 USD
Bachelor in Politics and Global Studies Chulalongkorn University Thailand Bachelor's 2,330 USD
Bachelor in Development Studies Ateneo de Manila University Philippines Bachelor's 3,563 USD
Bachelor in International Studies Yonsei University South Korea Bachelor's 11,127 USD
Bachelor in Globalisation and Development Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) China Bachelor's 16,362 USD
Master in International Development Studies Chulalongkorn University Thailand Master's 2,652 USD
Master in International Relations MA University of Nottingham Malaysia, Selangor Malaysia Master's 14,408 USD
Certificate in Saemaul Undong and International Development Cooperation Enderun Colleges Philippines — 3,631 USD
Master in Thai Studies Chulalongkorn University Thailand Master's 2,720 USD
Master in Human Security Tohoku University Japan Master's 3,372 USD

International Relations in Asia by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 71 3,198 USD 3,838 USD 7,281 USD
Master's 104 3,372 USD 4,462 USD 8,924 USD
PhD 35 3,372 USD 3,751 USD 8,751 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 94 International Studies 41 International Development 39 Area Studies 23 Science and International Studies 11 European Studies 7 Security Studies 3

Universities for international relations in Asia

Study International Relations in Asia: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in Asia?
218 international relations programmes at 103 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in Asia cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in Asia is 4,462 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,372 USD and 8,924 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in Asia in English?
Yes — 90% of the international relations programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (197 of 218).
Are any of these international relations programmes available online?
3 of the 218 programmes in Asia are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for international relations in Asia?
PhD programmes, at a median of 3,751 USD per year, against 4,462 USD for master's programmes.

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