by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for international relations students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 52 degrees in international relations to qualified students.
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The international relations school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International Relations Schools in Kentucky. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of international relations degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
University of Kentucky is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in international relations. UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.More information about a degree in international relations from University of Kentucky
It is difficult to beat Western Kentucky University if you want to pursue a degree in international relations. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in international relations from Western Kentucky University
Explore all the Best International Relations Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 873 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 80 |
| Georgia | 690 | 480 |
| Virginia | 630 | 1,005 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 106 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 61 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 58 |
| Alabama | 500 | 135 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 58 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 48 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 3 |
One of 2 majors within the International Relations & National Security area of study, International Relations has other similar majors worth exploring.
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