Universities in the United States
85 Master's Programs in International Relations in the United States
- programs
- 85 programs
- universities
- 42 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 32,171 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in International Relations in the United States and Masters in International Relations in the United States.
United States has 85 masters programs in international relations open to international students, at 42 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 32,171 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 19,112 USD and 36,746 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programs
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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.
January intake in the United States
6 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.
- Master in Intelligence Studies — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Master in International Affairs, M.A. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Applied Diplomacy — DePaul University, Chicago · starts Jan 2027
- Master in International Studies — University of Colorado, Denver · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Asian Civilization, MA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies — DePaul University, Chicago · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in International Relations in the United States: common questions
- How many international relations programs are there in the United States?
- 85 international relations masters programs at 42 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.
- How much does a international relations degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in international relations in the United States is 32,171 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 19,112 USD and 36,746 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 (85 of 85).
- Are any of these international relations programs available online?
- 7 of the 85 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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