Universities in Europe
32 PhD Programs in International Relations in Europe
- programs
- 32 programs
- universities
- 19 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 24,576 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in International Relations in Europe and Doctorate in International Relations in Europe.
Europe has 32 phd programs in international relations open to international students, at 19 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 24,576 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 7,261 USD and 26,843 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programs
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Specializations within international relations
Top universities for International Relations in Europe
Ranked by how many international relations programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- University of Birmingham, England (5)
- University of Exeter, England (4)
- Università per Stranieri di PERUGIA (3)
- University of Portsmouth (3)
- Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta (2)
- SOAS University of London (2)
- Manchester Metropolitan University (1)
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum (1)
- University of Bonn (1)
- University of Coimbra (1)
PhD in International Relations in Europe: common questions
- How many international relations programs are there in Europe?
- 32 international relations phd programs at 19 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a international relations degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in international relations in Europe is 24,576 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 7,261 USD and 26,843 USD a year.
- Can I study international relations in Europe in English?
- Yes — 100% of the international relations programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (32 of 32).
- Are any of these international relations programs available online?
- 2 of the 32 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
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