PhD in International Relations in Asia
35 phd programmes in international relations at 20 universities in Asia are open to international students; 91% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,751 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,372 USD and 8,751 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programmes
1–24 of 35 · page 1 of 2
Specialisations within international relations
International Development 14 International Relations 12 International Studies 5 Area Studies 3 European Studies 1
Universities for international relations in Asia
- Nagoya University (9)
- Chulalongkorn University (3)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (3)
- Peking University (PKU) (2)
- University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) (2)
- Sogang University (2)
- National Dong Hwa University (1)
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) (1)
- Sophia University (1)
- Southwest University (SWU) (1)
PhD in International Relations in Asia: common questions
- How many international relations programmes are there in Asia?
- 35 international relations phd programmes at 20 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 phd programmes in international relations in Asia is 3,751 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,372 USD and 8,751 USD per year.
- Can I study international relations in Asia in English?
- Yes — 91% of the international relations programmes in Asia in our catalogue are taught in English (32 of 35).
Planning to study international relations in Asia?
An advisor who knows admissions in Asia can shortlist international relations programmes for your budget and profile.