Master's International Relations country comparison
This page compares fees, climate, eligibility, living cost, and current university options for Indian students considering Master's International Relations in these two countries.
| Metric | India | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee range | $1,000 - $2,650 | Check fee details |
| Teaching medium | English | English |
| Main intake months | July, August, June | September, January |
| Climate | Climate varies widely by region, from alpine Himalayan conditions in the north to tropical coastal and semi-arid zones further south, with a June-to-September monsoon across most of the country. | Temperate maritime climate with changeable weather, cool winters and generally mild summers |
| Living cost estimate | Check city-wise living cost | Check city-wise living cost |
| Admission cycle | Check official details | Check official details |
India
India's higher-education system is overseen by the Ministry of Education and its statutory regulators - the University Grants Commission for universities and degrees, the All India Council for Technical Education for technical and management programmes, and the National Medical Commission for medical education. International applicants normally enter through an institution's own international-admissions office, through the government's Study in India portal, or through a centrally administered scheme such as DASA for engineering and architecture seats at NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutes. Entry rules differ by nationality, residency status, the prior qualification held and the discipline chosen.
Admission process
United Kingdom
The UK has no single country-wide admissions rule. Each university and course sets its own academic qualification, subject, language, test, portfolio and deadline requirements. Oxford uses course-specific selection and qualification guidance for international applicants.
India
International applicants look at India for English-taught degrees across computing, engineering, management, design, sciences, law and health disciplines, and for a single national application route: the Ministry of Education's Study in India portal issues an SII ID and lets an applicant send one profile to several participating institutes. Government-funded study places also exist through Indian Council for Cultural Relations scholarship schemes, which are applied for through Indian diplomatic missions rather than directly to a university. What an individual applicant can access depends on citizenship, residency status, how the prior qualification is assessed for equivalence, and whether the programme is attached to a national entrance test.
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Admission process
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United Kingdom
Students consider the UK for English-medium study, a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, intensive taught master's formats, established research routes and access to university careers and support services. Costs, course selectivity, fee status and post-study immigration conditions vary materially by institution and must be checked for the intended intake.
