2025 Best International Relations Schools in the New England Region
17
Colleges in the New England Region
1,486
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Ranked #63 in popularity,
international relations is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best International Relations Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,486 degrees in international relations to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great International Relations School
Your choice of international relations school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall International Relations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
International Relations Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best International Relations Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for International Relations in the New England Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the international relations degree levels they offer.
10 Top New England Region Schools in International Relations
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MA
150
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in international relations needs to take a look at Harvard University. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.
There were roughly 150 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Harvard University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In RI
100
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Brown University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international relations. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were about 100 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international relations from Brown University
Masters
Degree Type
MBA in International Business
Program Name
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More information about a degree in MBA in International Business from Southern New Hampshire University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CT
97
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Yale University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international relations. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of New Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.
There were approximately 97 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international relations from Yale University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
383
International Relations Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Tufts University if you wish to pursue a degree in international relations. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.
There were about 383 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Tufts University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
272
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 272 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Boston University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VT
38
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Middlebury is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Middlebury. A Best Colleges rank of #93 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Middlebury is a great college overall.
There were approximately 38 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Middlebury in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international relations from Middlebury College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
57
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were about 57 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Northeastern University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MA
Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Wellesley. A Best Colleges rank of #94 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Wellesley is a great college overall.
There were approximately 14 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent year we have data available.
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Conn College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of New London. This college ranks 6th out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were roughly 26 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Conn College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Connecticut College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NH
Located in the fringe town of Durham, UNH is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 17 schools for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were approximately 21 international relations students who graduated with this degree at UNH in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in international relations from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
