2024 Best International Relations Schools in the New England Region
21
Colleges in the New England Region
1,562
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.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for international relations students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,562 degrees in international relations during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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.
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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
1st
Most Popular In CT
88
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 fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.
There were about 88 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
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MA
135
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in international relations has to check out Harvard University. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.
There were about 135 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
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
478
International Relations Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Tufts University if you wish to pursue a degree in international relations. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.
There were roughly 478 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
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In RI
39
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Brown University is a good option 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 #21 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were approximately 39 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in international relations from Brown University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VT
33
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 #76 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Middlebury is a great college overall.
There were about 33 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
2nd
Most Popular In MA
271
International Relations Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 271 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
78
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 #59 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were about 78 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MA
Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mt. Holyoke is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 20th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 28 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Mt. Holyoke in the most recent data year.
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Located in the suburb of Manchester, St. Anselm College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 4th out of 17 schools for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were roughly 7 international relations students who graduated with this degree at St. Anselm College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CT
Conn College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of New London. This college ranks 5th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 23 international relations students who graduated with this degree at Conn College in the most recent year we have data available.
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