Universities in Canada
85 International Relations Programs in Canada
- programs
- 85 programs
- universities
- 36 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 16,703 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in International Relations in Canada and Bachelors in International Relations in Canada.
Canada has 85 international relations programs open to international students, at 36 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 16,703 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 12,062 USD and 22,370 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programs
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International Relations tuition fees in Canada, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within international relations
Top universities for International Relations in Canada
Ranked by how many international relations programs each one runs in Canada — the count is next to the name.
- Laval University, Quebec City (9)
- Dalhousie University (7)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (6)
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw (6)
- Carleton University (5)
- University of Prince Edward Island (5)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (4)
- University of King's College (3)
- McGill University (3)
- Redeemer University College (3)
January intake in Canada
13 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in International studies - international relations - with thesis — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in International Studies — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in International Relations & Development Studies — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- Master in International Studies - International Relations — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- International Development Diploma — Okanagan College · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Developmental Studies — The University of Winnipeg · starts Jan 2027
Study International Relations in Canada: common questions
- How many international relations programs are there in Canada?
- 85 international relations programs at 36 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of 16 October 2026.
- How much does a international relations degree in Canada cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in international relations in Canada is 16,703 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 12,062 USD and 22,370 USD a year.
- Can I study international relations in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the international relations programs in Canada in our catalog are taught in English (85 of 85).
- Are any of these international relations programs available online?
- 1 of the 85 programs in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for international relations in Canada?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 12,623 USD, against 16,703 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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