PhD in International Relations in Europe
33 phd programmes in international relations at 19 universities in Europe are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 25,418 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 7,593 USD and 27,763 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programmes
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Specialisations within international relations
International Relations 11 Science and International Studies 6 International Development 6 Security Studies 5 Area Studies 3 International Studies 1 European Studies 1
Universities for international relations in Europe
- University of Birmingham, England (5)
- University of Exeter, England (4)
- Università per Stranieri di PERUGIA (3)
- University of Portsmouth (3)
- University of Wrocław (2)
- SOAS University of London (2)
- Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta (2)
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum (1)
- University of Bonn (1)
- University of Coimbra (1)
PhD in International Relations in Europe: common questions
- How many international relations programmes are there in Europe?
- 33 international relations phd programmes at 19 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a international relations degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in international relations in Europe is 25,418 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 7,593 USD and 27,763 USD per year.
- Can I study international relations in Europe in English?
- Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (33 of 33).
- Are any of these international relations programmes available online?
- 2 of the 33 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study international relations in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist international relations programmes for your budget and profile.