Universities in China
72 International Relations Programs in China
- programs
- 72 programs
- universities
- 36 universities
- taught in English
- 72% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 5,080 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in International Relations in China and Masters in International Relations in China.
China has 72 international relations programs open to international students, at 36 universities. 72% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 5,080 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,885 USD and 8,666 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programs
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International Relations tuition fees in China, 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 China
Ranked by how many international relations programs each one runs in China — the count is next to the name.
- University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) (7)
- Peking University (PKU) (7)
- Wuhan University (WHU) (6)
- East China Normal University (ECNU) (4)
- Shanghai University (SHU) (3)
- Nankai University (NKU) (3)
- Zhejiang University (ZJU) (3)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (2)
- Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) (2)
- Beijing Normal University (BNU) (2)
Study International Relations in China: common questions
- How many international relations programs are there in China?
- 72 international relations programs at 36 universities in China are open to international students, as of 16 October 2026.
- How much does a international relations degree in China cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in international relations in China is 5,080 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,885 USD and 8,666 USD a year.
- Can I study international relations in China in English?
- Yes — 72% of the international relations programs in China in our catalog are taught in English (52 of 72).
- Are any of these international relations programs available online?
- 1 of the 72 programs in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for international relations in China?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 3,885 USD, against 5,080 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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