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12 Best Bachelor's International Relations Universities in United States

These bachelor's degrees in Social Sciences & Psychology in the United States are for applicants comparing undergraduate study routes in 2026. They suit students who want a first degree leading into further study or work in people-focused fields.

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1Best overall
HA Harvard University logo
QS World #4 #2 in United States Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Harvard University

Private University — Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1636, and named Harvard College in 1639 in honor of its first benefactor...

USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1636Founded
21,000Students
5,200International
Admissions open
78.8 / 100 · Outstanding
2Top pick
CS California State University logo
#272 in United States United States

California State University

Public University — The California State University is California's system of public universities. Headquartered in Long Beach, the system includes 22 campuses and seven off-campus centers, and serves more than...

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
4Ranked
SJ San Jose State University logo
#1,720 in United States United States

San Jose State University

Public University — San José State University is a public research university in San Jose, California, United States. Established in 1857 as the state's first normal school, it is the oldest public university i...

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
5Ranked
SU Shenandoah University logo
#1,756 in United States United States

Shenandoah University

Public University — Shenandoah University is a private university in Winchester, Virginia, United States. It has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students across more than 200 areas of study in six schools...

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
7Ranked
US United States Air Force Academy logo
#2,053 in United States United States

United States Air Force Academy

Public University — The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is a United States service academy in Air Force Academy, Colorado, immediately north of Colorado Springs. It educates cadets for service in the of...

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
8Ranked
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo
#2,072 in United States United States

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Public University — The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1969 and part of the University of Alabama System, UAB has gro...

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
9Ranked
UA University of Arkansas - Little Rock logo
#2,083 in United States United States

University of Arkansas - Little Rock

Public University — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public research university in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The university resides on a 250-acre (100 ha) campus, which encompasses mor...

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
10Ranked
US University of South Alabama logo
#2,255 in United States United States

University of South Alabama

Public University — The University of South Alabama (USA) is a public research university in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in May 1963, and replaced the existing exte...

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Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated
11Ranked
UT University of Tennessee, Martin logo
#2,273 in United States United States

University of Tennessee, Martin

Public University — The University of Tennessee at Martin is a public university in Martin, Tennessee, United States. It is one of the five campuses of the University of Tennessee system and the only public uni...

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Students
International
Admissions open
27.3 / 100 · Rated

A bachelor's degree at this level is an undergraduate route that builds broad knowledge in social sciences and psychology before a later decision on work, graduate study, or professional training. The mix on this list includes public and private institutions, and one option is in Cambridge, which may matter if you want an urban setting rather than a smaller campus location.

The clearest published fee is for Harvard University, with tuition from USD 48,500. For the other institutions, fee information is missing, so you should compare cost directly with each university before deciding.

Before applying, confirm the exact tuition, the full programme title, entry requirements, and whether the course is offered in the study format you need. You should also verify the city, since only one institution has a city stated, and check any programme details that may differ by campus or department.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Bachelor's International Relations universities in United States?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Harvard University, California State University, Humboldt State University. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Bachelor's International Relations universities in United States?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

About Bachelor's International Relations universities in United States

This page lists Bachelor's International Relations universities in United States held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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