Online International Relations Programmes

70 programmes in international relations at 43 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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

International Relations programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
Will China Rise as a Disruptive Force? The Insiders’ Perspective Tsinghua University, Beijing China
Terrorism and National Security Certificate (Online) Missouri State University United States 6,588 USD
Master in Security, Conflict and International Development MA (Part-time, Distance Learning) University of Leicester United Kingdom Master's 11,739 USD
European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges University of Copenhagen Denmark
Globalization: Past and Future SDG Academy Indonesia
Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development Erasmus University Rotterdam The Netherlands
The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism Stanford University United States
Europe Without Borders? (2nd Edition) University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
Master in International Educational Development and Strategies (Online) Wilkes University United States Master's 19,512 USD
Global Studies Certificate Liberty University United States 23,800 USD
Bachelor in Scandinavian Studies Minnesota State University United States Bachelor's 18,812 USD
Terrorism and Counterterrorism: An Introduction Georgetown University United States
Master in Strategic and Defence Studies Australian National University Australia Master's 56,120 USD
Parcerias Público Privadas para o Desenvolvimento: Implementando Soluções no Brasil. Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) United States
Bachelor in International Studies with Honours University of New England Australia Bachelor's
Countering Violent Extremism Victoria University Australia 14,500 USD
Master in Strategy and Security UNSW Sydney Australia Master's 25,797 USD
Bachelor in International Studies University of New England Australia Bachelor's
Bachelor in Latin American & Caribbean Studies (BA) Online Florida International University United States Bachelor's 18,566 USD
Strategic Studies (Online) University College Cork Ireland
Master in International Hospitality Business Management University Advanced Diploma (online) University of Derby United Kingdom Master's 3,706 USD
Master in International Environmental Policy and Law Certificate of Credit (online) University of Derby United Kingdom Master's 1,474 USD

International Relations by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 9 17,917 USD 18,566 USD 19,306 USD
Master's 27 9,780 USD 16,052 USD 25,690 USD
PhD 2

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within international relations

International Relations 23 Security Studies 21 International Development 9 International Studies 6 Area Studies 6 European Studies 3 Science and International Studies 2

Universities for international relations

Online International Relations Programmes: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there online?
70 international relations programmes at 43 universities taught online are open to international students, as of August 28, 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 (70 of 70).

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