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#1University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.24L/Yr ($39,838/Yr)Living₹15.37L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission Ph.D Ethics and Legal StudiesGRE324TOEFL100₹34.24L/Yr
$39,838
Course duration: 5 years
Programs
7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 47 by ARWU in 2022
#2Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.88L/Yr ($20,800/Yr)Living₹9.14L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission Ph.D Policy Analysis and Managem...GRE310IELTS7.0PTE70₹17.88L/Yr
$20,800
Course duration: 5 years
Programs
8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#3University of Michigan logo

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹45.08L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living₹10.34L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission Ph.D Resource Policy and Behavio...IELTS6.5₹45.08L/Yr
$52,456
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 16 by ARWU in 2022
#4Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹38.42L/Yr ($44,700/Yr)Living₹11.85L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission Ph.D Technology Innovation Polic...₹38.16L/Yr
$44,400
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#5King's College London logo

King's College London, London

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.91L/Yr (£24,360/Yr)Living₹1.45L/Yr (£1,265/Yr)Admission Ph.D Public PolicyIELTS6.5PTE62₹27.91L/Yr
£24,360
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
6.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 23 by ARWU in 2022
#6The University of Manchester logo

The University of Manchester, Manchester

England, Uk70.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.92L/Yr (£20,000/Yr)Living₹11.8L/Yr (£10,300/Yr)Admission Ph.D Science, Technology, and In...GRE298IELTS7PTE50₹22.92L/Yr
£20,000
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
7.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 51 by THE in 2024Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#7Australian National University test logo

Australian National University test, Canberra

Australian Capital Territory , Australia86.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.84L/Yr (A$40,665/Yr)Living₹7.72L/Yr (A$13,744/Yr)Admission Ph.D Public PolicyIELTS6.5PTE64₹27.71L/Yr
A$49,330
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(11 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#8University of Bristol logo

University of Bristol, Bristol

England, Uk67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.03L/Yr (£20,100/Yr)Living₹5.86L/Yr (£5,112/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social PolicyIELTS6.5PTE67₹23.03L/Yr
£20,100
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 81 by THE in 2024Ranked 54 by QS in 2025
#9University of New South Wales logo

University of New South Wales, Sydney

New South Wales, Australia78.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.18L/Yr (A$28,807/Yr)Living₹10.54L/Yr (A$18,772/Yr)Admission Ph.D Law and JusticeIELTS7.0PTE54₹18.05L/Yr
A$32,126
Course duration: 4 years
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10.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#10Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.18L/Yr ($43,268/Yr)Living₹12L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission Ph.D Arts Administration, Educat...₹37.06L/Yr
$43,128
Course duration: 5 years
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8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#11University of Birmingham logo

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

England, Uk13.54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.05L/Yr (£20,115/Yr)Living₹14.95L/Yr (£13,047/Yr)Admission Ph.D Global EthicsGRE298TOEFL80PTE60₹22.69L/Yr
£19,800
Course duration: 3 years
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5.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#12Cardiff University logo

Cardiff University, Cardiff

Wales, Uk75.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.47L/Yr (£23,970/Yr)Living₹9.93L/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission Ph.D Comparative Politics, Polic...₹27.47L/Yr
£23,970
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#13Indiana University logo

Indiana University, Bloomington

Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹38.14L/Yr ($44,375/Yr)Living₹9.31L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission Ph.D Business Economics and Publ...GRE318IELTS7₹38.14L/Yr
$44,375
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 198 by THE in 2024Ranked 355 by QS in 2025
#14University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa, Iowa City

Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.55L/Yr ($7,624/Yr)Living₹8.98L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission Ph.D Educational Policy and Lead...₹6.39L/Yr
$7,435
Course duration: 3 years
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5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#15University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.39L/Yr ($27,220/Yr)Living₹10.7L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission Ph.D Educational Leadership and ...IELTS6.5₹23.39L/Yr
$27,220
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#16University of Essex logo

University of Essex, Colchester

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹21.88L/Yr (£19,093/Yr)Living₹7.53L/Yr (£6,570/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social PolicyIELTS6PTE58₹21.88L/Yr
£19,093
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 472 by QS in 2025
#17University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.64L/Yr ($32,160/Yr)Living₹8.72L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission Ph.D Educational Culture, Policy...GRE309TOEFL90PTE50₹27.64L/Yr
$32,160
Course duration: 5 months
Programs
7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#18University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia, Athens

Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.98L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission Ph.D Pharmaceutical Health Servi...IELTS6.5₹21.98L/Yr
$25,578
Course duration: 3 years
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6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#19University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,342/Yr)Living₹8.83L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission Ph.D Health Policy and Managemen...TOEFL80PTE60₹16.62L/Yr
$19,342
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#20University of Kent logo

University of Kent, Canterbury

England, Uk85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.63L/Yr (£18,000/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social PolicyIELTS6PTE68₹20.63L/Yr
£18,000
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 380 by QS in 2025
#21Bangor University logo

Bangor University, Bangor

Wales, Uk
Tuition:  ₹18.91L/Yr (£16,500/Yr)Living₹17.08L/Yr (£14,904/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social Policy, Sociology₹18.91L/Yr
£16,500
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 474 by QS in 2025
#22Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.33L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living₹10.29L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission Ph.D Public Communication and Te...₹24.33L/Yr
$28,316
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#23Montana State University logo

Montana State University, Bozeman

Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.35L/Yr ($19,026/Yr)Living₹7.95L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission Ph.D Research Scholarship in Tra...₹16.35L/Yr
$19,026
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024Ranked 303 by US News in 2024
#24The New School logo

The New School, New York City

New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.13L/Yr ($33,900/Yr)Living₹15.98L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission Ph.D Public and Urban Policy₹29.13L/Yr
$33,900
Course duration: 5 years
Programs
7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#25University of Waikato logo

University of Waikato, Hamilton

North Island, New Zealand70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19L/Yr (NZ$37,140/Yr)Living₹7.42L/Yr (NZ$14,504/Yr)Admission Ph.D International Relations and...₹19L/Yr
NZ$37,140
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 235 by QS in 2025Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#26University at Albany logo

University at Albany, Albany

New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.33L/Yr ($28,312/Yr)Living₹11.57L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission Ph.D Educational Policy and Lead...GRE300IELTS6.5PTE53₹24.33L/Yr
$28,312
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#27University of Vermont logo

University of Vermont, Burlington

Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.04L/Yr ($43,102/Yr)Living₹10.33L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission Ph.D Educational Leadership and ...₹37.04L/Yr
$43,102
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#28Ontario Institute for Studies in Education logo

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto

Ontario, Canada
Tuition:  ₹2.92L/Yr (CA$4,657/Yr)Admission Ph.D Educational Leadership and ...TOEFL93₹2.92L/Yr
CA$4,657
Course duration: 4 years
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#29University of South Carolina logo

University of South Carolina, Aiken

South Carolina, Usa52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹56.54L/Yr ($65,792/Yr)Living₹6.52L/Yr ($7,592/Yr)Admission Ph.D Health Services Policy and ...IELTS6.5PTE53₹56.54L/Yr
$65,792
Course duration: 2 years
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#30University of Kansas Medical Center logo

University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City

Kansas, Usa
Tuition:  ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,342/Yr) Ph.D Health Policy and Managemen...TOEFL80PTE60₹16.62L/Yr
$19,342
Course duration: 4 years
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