Online Masters (MS) in International Relations

27 masters programmes in international relations at 14 universities are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 16,052 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,780 USD and 25,690 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 International Relations (Online) UCAM Murcia University Spain Master's 6,191 USD
Master in International Relations (Online) Liberty University United States Master's 16,810 USD
Master in International Relations and World Order MA (Full-time, Distance learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 11,739 USD
Master in Arctic and Northern Studies (Online) University of Alaska Fairbanks United States Master's 18,725 USD
Master in International Relations and World Order MA (Part-time, Distance learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 11,739 USD
Master in International Relations and World Order PGDip (Distance learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 93,855 USD
Master in Intelligence and Security MA, (Part-time, Distance learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 11,739 USD
Master in Intelligence and Security Studies (Distance Learning) Brunel University London United Kingdom Master's 18,093 USD
Master in Intelligence and Security MA, (Full-time, Distance learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 11,739 USD
Master in International Relations and World Order PGCert (Distance learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 3,911 USD
Master in Security Policy Studies (Online) George Washington University United States Master's 33,984 USD
Master in Intelligence and Security MA, (Part-time, 1 Year, Distance learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 3,911 USD
Master in Global Studies (Online) Liberty University United States Master's 16,810 USD
Master in Intelligence and Security MA, (Part-time, 22 Months, Distance learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 93,855 USD
Master in Security, Conflict and International Development MA (Full-time, Distance Learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 11,739 USD
Master in Strategic Studies (Online) University College Cork Ireland Master's 25,583 USD
Master in Security, Conflict and International Development PGCert (Part-time, Distance Learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 3,911 USD
Master in International Relations & War King’s College London, England United Kingdom Master's 16,052 USD
Master in Central Eurasian Studies (Online) Indiana University Bloomington United States Master's 32,171 USD
Master in Security and Terrorism Studies (online) (MPTS) University of Maryland, College Park United States Master's 36,100 USD
Master in Security, Conflict and International Development PGDip (Part-time, Distance Learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 7,821 USD
Master in Security, Conflict and International Development MA (Part-time, Distance Learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 11,739 USD
Master in International Educational Development and Strategies (Online) Wilkes University United States Master's 19,512 USD
Master in Strategic and Defence Studies Australian National University Australia Master's 56,120 USD

Specialisations within international relations

Security Studies 10 International Relations 8 International Development 5 Science and International Studies 2 Area Studies 2

Universities for international relations

Online Masters (MS) in International Relations: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there online?
27 international relations masters programmes at 14 universities taught online are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations is 16,052 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,780 USD and 25,690 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in English?
Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in our catalogue are taught in English (27 of 27).

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