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#1Massachusetts Institute of Technology logo

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge

Massachusetts, Usa8.45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹43.06L/Yr ($50,100/Yr)Living₹14.09L/Yr ($16,390/Yr)Admission Ph.D Economic SociologyGRE330IELTS7₹43.06L/Yr
$50,100
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 1 by THE in 2024
#2University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹30.99L/Yr (£27,048/Yr)Living₹76.8K/Yr (£670/Yr)Admission Ph.D CriminologyIELTS7₹30.99L/Yr
£27,048
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 6 by THE in 2024
#3Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University, Evanston

Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.12L/Yr ($37,378/Yr)Living₹13.79L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission Ph.D Management and Organization...IELTS7₹32.12L/Yr
$37,378
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 31 by THE in 2024
#4King's College London logo

King's College London, London

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.47L/Yr (£22,230/Yr)Living₹1.45L/Yr (£1,265/Yr)Admission Ph.D Theology and Religious Stud...IELTS6.5PTE62₹25.47L/Yr
£22,230
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
6.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 33 by THE in 2024
#5The University of Sydney logo

The University of Sydney, Sydney

New South Wales, Australia71.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.56L/Yr (A$45,500/Yr)Living₹11.4L/Yr (A$20,298/Yr)Admission Ph.D Arts and Social ScienceIELTS6.5PTE61₹25.56L/Yr
A$45,500
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.0/10(16 Users)Ranked 51 by THE in 2024
#6Australian National University test logo

Australian National University test, Canberra

Australian Capital Territory , Australia86.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.82L/Yr (A$42,410/Yr)Living₹7.72L/Yr (A$13,744/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social ScienceIELTS6.5PTE64₹24.6L/Yr
A$43,790
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(11 Users)Ranked 31 by THE in 2024
#7University 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 101 by THE in 2024
#8University 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 Social ScienceIELTS7.0PTE54₹14.32L/Yr
A$25,488
Course duration: 3 years
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10.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 100 by THE in 2024
#9Humboldt University of Berlin logo

Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin

Berlin, Germany
Living₹7.32L/Yr (€7,326/Yr)Admission Ph.D BGSS International Doctoral...--
Course duration: 3 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024
#10Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.12L/Yr ($43,196/Yr)Living₹12L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission Ph.D Near Eastern Languages and ...₹37.06L/Yr
$43,128
Course duration: 5 years
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8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 47 by THE in 2024
#11University of Birmingham logo

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

England, Uk13.54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.69L/Yr (£19,800/Yr)Living₹14.95L/Yr (£13,047/Yr)Admission Ph.D Theology and ReligionGRE298TOEFL80PTE60₹22.69L/Yr
£19,800
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
5.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#12University of Goettingen logo

University of Goettingen, Gottingen

Lower Saxony, Germany
Tuition:  ₹60K/Yr (€600/Yr)Admission Ph.D Biological Diversity and Ec...TOEFL80₹60K/Yr
€600
Course duration: 3 years
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8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#13Case Western Reserve University logo

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland

Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.95L/Yr ($44,160/Yr)Living₹5.62L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission Ph.D SociologyIELTS7PTE61₹37.95L/Yr
$44,160
Course duration: 5 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#14Newcastle University logo

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.55L/Yr (£30,150/Yr)Living₹17.6K/Yr (£154/Yr)Admission Ph.D AgricultureIELTS7.0PTE69₹45.15L/Yr
£39,400
Course duration: 3 years
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6.5/10(8 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#15Cardiff University logo

Cardiff University, Cardiff

Wales, Uk75.2%Acceptance Rate
Living₹9.93L/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social Sciences--
Course duration: 4 years
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8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#16Swinburne University of Technology logo

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia89.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.83L/Yr (A$21,066/Yr)Living₹56.2K/Yr (A$1,000/Yr)Admission Ph.D Humanities, Arts and Social...TOEFL79PTE58₹11.83L/Yr
A$21,066
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(15 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#17University College Dublin logo

University College Dublin, Belfield

Dublin, Ireland20%Acceptance Rate
Living₹8.86L/Yr (€8,863/Yr)Admission Ph.D Global Human Development--
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
10.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#18University of Leicester logo

University of Leicester, Leicester

England, Uk71.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.88L/Yr (£15,600/Yr)Living₹7.68L/Yr (£6,700/Yr)Admission Ph.D Sociology₹17.88L/Yr
£15,600
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#19University of Miami logo

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹57.06L/Yr ($66,390/Yr)Living₹11.74L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission Ph.D Sociology₹57.06L/Yr
$66,390
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#20University of Tasmania logo

University of Tasmania, Hobart

Tasmania, Australia92.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.16L/Yr (A$39,450/Yr)Living₹17.7K/Yr (A$315/Yr)Admission Ph.D AgricultureTOEFL72PTE50₹22.16L/Yr
A$39,450
Course duration: 3 years
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3.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#21RMIT University logo

RMIT University, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia78.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.26L/Yr (A$30,720/Yr)Living₹7.72L/Yr (A$13,748/Yr)Admission Ph.D Global, Urban and Social St...IELTS6.5PTE58₹17.26L/Yr
A$30,720
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(24 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#22Boston College logo

Boston College, Chestnut Hill

Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.65L/Yr ($46,140/Yr)Living₹12.15L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission Ph.D SociologyIELTS7.0₹39.65L/Yr
$46,140
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#23University 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 SociologyIELTS6PTE58₹21.88L/Yr
£19,093
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024
#24Royal Holloway, University of London logo

Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham

England, Uk16.98%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.14L/Yr (£15,833/Yr)Living₹6.19L/Yr (£5,400/Yr)Admission Ph.D French, German, Hispanic St...TOEFL88PTE61₹18.14L/Yr
£15,833
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#25University 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
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7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#26James Cook University logo

James Cook University, Townsville

Queensland, Australia82.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.49L/Yr (A$25,795/Yr)Living₹6.83L/Yr (A$12,163/Yr)Admission Ph.D Agriculture, Environmental ...IELTS6.5PTE58₹14.49L/Yr
A$25,795
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#27University 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 Human Development and Famil...IELTS6.5₹21.98L/Yr
$25,578
Course duration: 3 years
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6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#28Victoria University logo

Victoria University, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia64%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.11L/Yr (A$35,800/Yr)Living₹7.3L/Yr (A$13,000/Yr)Admission Ph.D Society and Culture (Integr...IELTS6.5PTE58₹20.11L/Yr
A$35,800
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#29Maynooth University logo

Maynooth University, Maynooth

Kildare, Ireland
Tuition:  ₹13.99L/Yr (€14,000/Yr)Admission Ph.D Applied Social StudiesIELTS6.5PTE59₹13.99L/Yr
€14,000
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#30University of Kent logo

University of Kent, Canterbury

England, Uk85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.03L/Yr (£18,350/Yr)Admission Ph.D CriminologyIELTS6PTE68₹20.63L/Yr
£18,000
Course duration: 3 years
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9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#31Bangor University logo

Bangor University, Bangor

Wales, Uk
Tuition:  ₹19.77L/Yr (£17,250/Yr)Living₹17.08L/Yr (£14,904/Yr)Admission Ph.D Agriculture₹21.49L/Yr
£18,750
Course duration: 3 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#32School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London logo

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, London

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹23.14L/Yr (£20,193/Yr)Admission Ph.D Research Degrees: Anthropol...₹23.14L/Yr
£20,193
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#33Bournemouth University logo

Bournemouth University, Poole

England, Uk50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.77L/Yr (£19,000/Yr)Living₹8.42L/Yr (£7,348/Yr)Admission Ph.D Health and Social Sciences₹21.77L/Yr
£19,000
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#34Anglia Ruskin University logo

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

England, Uk52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.39L/Yr (£14,300/Yr)Living₹7.87L/Yr (£6,871/Yr)Admission Ph.D CriminologyIELTS6.5PTE61₹16.39L/Yr
£14,300
Course duration: 2 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#35University of Maryland Baltimore County logo

University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore

Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.76L/Yr ($33,465/Yr)Living₹10.17L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission Ph.D Language, Literacy and Cult...₹28.76L/Yr
$33,465
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#36University 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 Sociology₹19L/Yr
NZ$37,140
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#37University of New Mexico logo

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹7.03L/Yr ($8,183/Yr)Living₹8.51L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission Ph.D Sociology₹7.03L/Yr
$8,183
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
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#38Charles Sturt University logo

Charles Sturt University, Sydney

New South Wales, Australia87.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.77L/Yr (A$35,200/Yr)Living₹44.9K/Yr (A$800/Yr)Admission Ph.D Science and AgricultureIELTS6PTE50₹19.77L/Yr
A$35,200
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024