Universities in the United States
526 International Relations Programs in the United States
- programs
- 526 programs
- universities
- 209 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 36,100 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in International Relations in the United States and Bachelors in International Relations in the United States.
United States has 526 international relations programs open to international students, at 209 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 36,100 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 24,990 USD and 44,830 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programs
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International Relations tuition fees in the United States, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within international relations
Top universities for International Relations in the United States
Ranked by how many international relations programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- Indiana University Bloomington (13)
- George Washington University (13)
- Georgetown University (10)
- Liberty University (10)
- Penn State University (9)
- Louisiana State University (9)
- Florida International University (9)
- University of Oklahoma (8)
- San Diego State University (8)
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (7)
January intake in the United States
50 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Politics and International Affairs, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Asian Studies — University of Hawai'i · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Intelligence Studies — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in International Relations — Florida International University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in International Affairs, M.A. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Communicative Disorders, B.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
Study International Relations in the United States: common questions
- How many international relations programs are there in the United States?
- 526 international relations programs at 209 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 16 October 2026.
- How much does a international relations degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in international relations in the United States is 36,100 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 24,990 USD and 44,830 USD a year.
- Can I study international relations in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the international relations programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (526 of 526).
- Are any of these international relations programs available online?
- 29 of the 526 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for international relations in the United States?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 32,171 USD, against 36,100 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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