Masters (MS) in International Relations in the Netherlands

41 masters programmes in international relations at 10 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 19,300 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 12,000 USD and 21,612 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 International Relations University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in International Relations in Historical Perspective Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in International Relations (research) University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in European Public Affairs Maastricht University Master's 21,394 USD
Master in Globalisation and Development Studies Maastricht University Master's 21,394 USD
Master in Euroculture University of Groningen Master's 20,794 USD
Master in International Development Studies Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in European Policy (European Studies) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in European Governance Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Globalisation, Migration and Development Radboud University Master's 19,275 USD
Master in International Relations Utrecht University Master's 2,694 USD
Master in Development Studies Erasmus University Rotterdam Master's 16,000 USD
Master in Global Conflict in the Modern Era Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in European Policy University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Organizing for Global Social Challenges Tilburg University Master's 19,275 USD
Master in International Relations and Diplomacy Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Culture and Politics Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in European Studies University of Twente Master's 22,290 USD
Master in Identity and Integration (European Studies) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Global Conflict in the Modern Era Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Identity and Integration University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Global Political Economy Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Terrorism and Political Violence Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Dutch For International Employees Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD

Specialisations within international relations

Science and International Studies 13 International Relations 13 European Studies 9 International Development 5 Security Studies 1

Universities for international relations in the Netherlands

Masters (MS) in International Relations in the Netherlands: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in the Netherlands?
41 international relations masters programmes at 10 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in the Netherlands cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in the Netherlands is 19,300 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,000 USD and 21,612 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in the Netherlands in English?
Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (41 of 41).

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