Masters (MS) in International Relations in Germany

44 masters programmes in international relations at 27 universities in Germany are open to international students; 93% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 9,930 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 7,009 USD and 10,514 USD.

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

International Relations programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Development Studies University of Bayreuth Master's —
Master in Managing Global Dynamics Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt Master's —
Master in European Studies RWTH Aachen University Master's —
Master in European Studies and European Legal Studies (MA/LLM) University of Hamburg Master's 9,930 USD
Master in European Master's in Migration and Intercultural Relations University of Oldenburg Master's 10,514 USD
Master in European Master's in Global Studies Leipzig University Master's 2,687 USD
Master of International Affairs (MA) Hertie School Master's 22,488 USD
Master in Arqus Joint Master's Programme in European Studies Leipzig University Master's —
Master of Arts in Development Studies Friedensau Adventist University Master's 7,194 USD
Master in Euromasters – MA Contemporary European Studies Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Master's 10,514 USD
Master in Double Master's Programme in European Studies – Master of Arts University of Cologne Master's —
Master of Arts in European and East Asian Governance Trier University Master's —
Master in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy Furtwangen University Master's 7,009 USD
Master in MA in Managing Global Dynamics Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) Master's —
Master's in European Studies University of Regensburg Master's —
Master of Arts in European Studies Europa-Universität Flensburg Master's —
Master in MA British Studies Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Master's —
Master of Arts in Development Studies University of Passau Master's —
Master in European Studies (MA) Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg Master's —
Master in International Relations (MIB) Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Master's —
Master in Turkic Studies Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Master's —
Master in British Studies (MA) University of Regensburg Master's —
Master in MA Development Economics and International Studies (DEIS) FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Master's —
Master in Modern Indian Studies University of Göttingen Master's —

Specialisations within international relations

European Studies 16 International Relations 10 Area Studies 7 International Studies 5 International Development 5 Science and International Studies 1

Universities for international relations in Germany

Masters (MS) in International Relations in Germany: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in Germany?
44 international relations masters programmes at 27 universities in Germany are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in Germany cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in Germany is 9,930 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 7,009 USD and 10,514 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in Germany in English?
Yes — 93% of the international relations programmes in Germany in our catalogue are taught in English (41 of 44).

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