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
Bachelor in International Relations with Spanish (Hons) University of Nottingham Malaysia, Selangor Malaysia Bachelor's 10,719 USD
PhD in International Relations Nankai University (NKU) China PhD 7,437 USD
Bachelor in International Studies University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China Bachelor's 17,849 USD
PhD in National Development Peking University (PKU) China PhD 23,799 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
Bachelor in International Relations with French (Hons) University of Nottingham Malaysia, Selangor Malaysia Bachelor's 10,719 USD
Master in International Studies University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines Master's 603 USD
PhD in Thai Studies Chulalongkorn University Thailand PhD 2,720 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
Bachelor in European Studies University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China Bachelor's 17,849 USD
Master in Southeast Asian Studies Chulalongkorn University Thailand Master's 2,652 USD
Bachelor in International Relations Chanakya University India Bachelor's 1,300 USD
PhD in International Development Studies Chulalongkorn University Thailand PhD 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
Bachelor in Public Administration & International Relations China Three Gorges University (CTGU) China Bachelor's 1,487 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
PhD in International Studies (Full Time) University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) China PhD 19,336 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

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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