Masters (MS) in International Relations in North America

112 masters programmes in international relations at 51 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 16,810 USD and 35,053 USD.

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

International Relations programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Security Studies Georgetown University United States Master's 68,063 USD
Master in International Relations (Online) Online Liberty University United States Master's 16,810 USD
Master in Arctic and Northern Studies (Online) Online University of Alaska Fairbanks United States Master's 18,725 USD
Master in Canadian Studies University of Saint Boniface Canada Master's 7,500 USD
Master in National Security Affairs and International Relations Nova Southeastern University United States Master's 14,940 USD
Master in International Development Policy Georgetown University United States Master's 68,063 USD
Master in Security Policy Studies (Online) Online George Washington University United States Master's 33,984 USD
Master in International Relations University of Oklahoma United States Master's 11,916 USD
Master in Global Development Georgia Institute of Technology United States Master's 60,777 USD
Master in Intelligence Studies University of South Florida United States Master's 35,799 USD
Master in International Peace and Conflict Resolution and International Relations and Diplomacy Arcadia University United States Master's 31,500 USD
Master in Global Studies (Online) Online Liberty University United States Master's 16,810 USD
Master in Executive International Relations Syracuse University United States Master's 34,646 USD
Master in Global Human Development Georgetown University United States Master's 68,063 USD
Master in Arctic and Northern Studies University of Alaska Fairbanks United States Master's 23,000 USD
Master in International Relations (MAIR) University of Maryland, College Park United States Master's 36,100 USD
Master in Diplomacy and International Commerce University of Kentucky United States Master's 35,459 USD
Master in International studies - international relations - with thesis Laval University, Quebec City Canada Master's 5,751 USD
Master in Asian Studies Georgetown University United States Master's 68,063 USD
Master in Asian Studies San Diego State University United States Master's 19,112 USD
Master in International Affairs Missouri State University United States Master's 13,248 USD
Master in International Development Studies (2 Years) Dalhousie University Canada Master's 13,446 USD
Master of Anticipatory Intelligence (MAI) Utah State University United States Master's 29,829 USD
Master in International Relations Syracuse University United States Master's 34,646 USD

Specialisations within international relations

International Relations 39 International Development 21 Security Studies 17 Area Studies 13 International Studies 12 European Studies 6 Science and International Studies 4

Universities for international relations in North America

Masters (MS) in International Relations in North America: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in North America?
112 international relations masters programmes at 51 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in North America cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in North America is 31,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 16,810 USD and 35,053 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in North America in English?
Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (112 of 112).
Are any of these international relations programmes available online?
7 of the 112 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

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