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2025 Best International Relations Doctor's Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
89 Doctor's Degrees
If you plan on getting your doctor's degree in international relations, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #194 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best International Relations Doctor's Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 89 doctor's degrees in international relations during the <nil> academic year.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best International Relations Doctor's Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study International Relations in the United States

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in international relations.

Top Schools for a Doctorate in International Relations

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Johns Hopkins University is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in international relations. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in international relations from Johns Hopkins University

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It's difficult to beat Rutgers University - Newark if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in international relations. Rutgers Newark is a large public university located in the city of Newark.More information about a doctorate in international relations from Rutgers University - Newark

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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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