Masters (MS) in International Relations in Japan
22 masters programmes in international relations at 11 universities in Japan are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,372 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,372 USD and 3,372 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programmes
22 programmes
Specialisations within international relations
International Development 14 International Relations 4 Area Studies 2 International Studies 1 Security Studies 1
Universities for international relations in Japan
Masters (MS) in International Relations in Japan: common questions
- How many international relations programmes are there in Japan?
- 22 international relations masters programmes at 11 universities in Japan are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a international relations degree in Japan cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in Japan is 3,372 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,372 USD and 3,372 USD per year.
- Can I study international relations in Japan in English?
- Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in Japan in our catalogue are taught in English (22 of 22).
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