Study International Relations in Beijing

17 programmes in international relations at 7 universities in Beijing are open to international students; 82% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 8,627 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 7,688 USD and 10,598 USD.

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

International Relations programmes

17 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Schwarzman Scholars Schwarzman Scholarship program of Tsinghua University Master's —
PhD in National Development Peking University (PKU) PhD 23,799 USD
Master in International Relations University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) Master's 14,749 USD
Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy (SIRD) Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) Bachelor's 3,867 USD
Bachelor in International Organizations and Global Governance Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) Bachelor's 3,867 USD
Master in Development Studies of Contemporary China (DSCC) Beijing Normal University (BNU) Master's 4,462 USD
Master in International Development University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) Master's 7,375 USD
Master in Politics and International Relations Peking University (PKU) Master's 8,627 USD
Master in Schwarzman Scholars Program (SSP) Tsinghua University (THU) Master's 61,040 USD
Will China Rise as a Disruptive Force? The Insiders’ Perspective Online Tsinghua University, Beijing — —
Masters in International Relations (Dual Degree) Peking University (PKU) Master's 8,627 USD
Master in International Affairs (PKU-LSE Double Masters Degree) Peking University (PKU) Master's 8,627 USD
PhD in International Development Beijing Normal University (BNU) PhD 14,577 USD
Master in International Relations and Public Policy (UNSW-PKU Double Degree) Peking University (PKU) Master's 5,950 USD
Master in Public Administration in International Development Tsinghua University (THU) Master's 8,924 USD
Master in International Relations Peking University (PKU) Master's 11,156 USD
PhD in National Development (Chinese-taught) Peking University (PKU) PhD 23,799 USD

International Relations in Beijing by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 2 — — —
Master's 11 7,688 USD 8,627 USD 10,598 USD
PhD 3 — — —

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 11 International Development 6

Universities for international relations in Beijing

Study International Relations in Beijing: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in Beijing?
17 international relations programmes at 7 universities in Beijing are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in Beijing cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in Beijing is 8,627 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 7,688 USD and 10,598 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in Beijing in English?
Yes — 82% of the international relations programmes in Beijing in our catalogue are taught in English (14 of 17).
Are any of these international relations programmes available online?
1 of the 17 programmes in Beijing are delivered online or by distance learning.

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