Masters (MS) in International Relations in Asia

104 masters programmes in international relations at 61 universities in Asia are open to international students; 89% 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
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
Master in Schwarzman Scholars Schwarzman Scholarship program of Tsinghua University China Master's
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
Master in Thai Studies Chulalongkorn University Thailand Master's 2,720 USD
Master in Human Security Tohoku University Japan Master's 3,372 USD
Master in International Relations and International Business (Part Time) University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China Master's 19,336 USD
Master in International Relations Nankai University (NKU) China Master's 5,206 USD
Master in International Studies University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines Master's 603 USD
Master in International Relations and International Business (Full Time) University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China Master's 19,336 USD
Master in International Relations (International Development) Shanghai University (SHU) China Master's 4,834 USD
Master in International Organizations and Governance Shanghai University (SHU) China Master's 4,834 USD
Master in Southeast Asian Studies Chulalongkorn University Thailand Master's 2,652 USD
Master in Social Sciences (Specialisation in Global Governance) Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) China Master's 12,630 USD
Master in Philippine Studies University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines Master's 603 USD
Master in International Relations University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) China Master's 14,749 USD
Master's in International Relations Wuhan University (WHU) China Master's 4,834 USD
Master in Strategic Studies Chanakya University India Master's 1,200 USD
Master in International Relations Xiamen University (XMU) China Master's 6,693 USD
Master in Global Studies The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) China Master's 20,824 USD
Master in International Relations Ocean University of China (OUC) China Master's 3,049 USD

Specialisations within international relations

International Relations 54 International Development 22 International Studies 9 Area Studies 8 Science and International Studies 6 European Studies 3 Security Studies 2

Universities for international relations in Asia

Masters (MS) in International Relations in Asia: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in Asia?
104 international relations masters programmes at 61 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 — 89% of the international relations programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (93 of 104).

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