Universities in Asia
25 PhD Programs in International Relations in Asia
- programs
- 25 programs
- universities
- 19 universities
- taught in English
- 88% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 4,841 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in International Relations in Asia and Doctorate in International Relations in Asia.
Asia has 25 phd programs in international relations open to international students, at 19 universities. 88% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 4,841 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,385 USD and 9,102 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programs
25–25 of 25 · page 2 of 2
ProgramUniversityCountryDegreeTuition (as printed)
Japan
PhD
3,385 USD per year
PhD · Japan · 3,385 USD per year
Specializations within international relations
International Relations10International Development6International Studies5Area Studies3European Studies1
Top universities for International Relations in Asia
Ranked by how many international relations programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (3)
- Chulalongkorn University (3)
- University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) (2)
- Peking University (PKU) (2)
- Kyoto University (1)
- Nagoya University (1)
- Nankai University (NKU) (1)
- National Dong Hwa University (1)
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) (1)
- Sogang University (1)
PhD in International Relations in Asia: common questions
- How many international relations programs are there in Asia?
- 25 international relations phd programs at 19 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a international relations degree in Asia cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in international relations in Asia is 4,841 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,385 USD and 9,102 USD a year.
- Can I study international relations in Asia in English?
- Yes — 88% of the international relations programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (22 of 25).
Planning to study international relations in Asia?
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