Welcome to the
Department of International Relations

We are one of the world's leading centres for research and graduate training in International Relations. We are also unique in combining the general theoretical and empirical study of international and global politics with a focus on political dynamics and developments in the Asia-Pacific region.

This website introduces you to the Department. You will find information on who we are and on our research, history, graduate programs, publications, seminars and conferences. Whether you have a general interest in the Department and its research, you're considering us as a place for graduate study, or you're thinking about spending some time here as a visiting student or scholar, you will find all of the basic information you need. If you have any questions, please contact us.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Chris Reus Smit
Head of Department