Study International Relations Abroad

International Relations suits future diplomats, policy professionals and globally minded students, with strong programmes in France, Turkey and the UK.

BachelorMaster

Study levels

Bachelor · Master

Typical entry

Good academics; essays matter; English test

Budget level

Medium

Why study International Relations abroad?

  • Pathways into diplomacy, policy and development
  • Strong programmes in France, Turkey and the UK
  • Globally oriented, analytical training

Career pathways

Where this field can lead — career outcomes depend on your destination, work rights and performance.

Common roles

  • Policy analyst
  • Diplomacy / foreign service
  • NGO & development officer
  • International organisations
  • Research & academia

Industries

Government & diplomacyNGOsInternational organisations (UN, AU)Think tanksMedia

Universities offering International Relations

A sample from our directory — confirm exact programmes and fees on each university's official site.

Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) campus
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Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

Montréal, Canada

Moderate tuitionFrench
Best for:
A French-language public university in Montréal
Tuition:
Varies by number of courses, level & status
Levels:
Bachelor, Master

Last verified: June 2026

Student pays the school directly where possible.

University of Strasbourg campus
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University of Strasbourg

Strasbourg, France

Low tuitionFrenchEnglish
Best for:
A strong research city near Germany
Tuition:
Undergrad: same as EU fee · some non-EU Master €3,941
Levels:
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate

Last verified: June 2026

Student pays the school directly where possible.

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences campus
Germany flagKlevePublic
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Kleve, Germany

Low tuitionEnglishGerman
Best for:
English-taught applied programmes
Tuition:
No tuition fee · semester contribution only
Levels:
Bachelor, Master

Last verified: June 2026

Student pays the school directly where possible.

Cost guide by destination

More affordable

  • 🇫🇷 France
  • 🇹🇷 Turquie

Mid-range

Premium

  • 🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni

Use the Cost Calculator for an estimate. Final tuition must be confirmed from the official university invoice/fee page; students pay schools directly where possible.

International Relations: FAQs

What jobs can international relations lead to?

Roles in policy, diplomacy, NGOs and international organisations. Many are competitive and value internships, languages and postgraduate study.

Does it help to learn another language?

Yes — languages such as French, Arabic or Portuguese strongly improve prospects in diplomacy and international organisations.

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