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#51University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa, Iowa City

Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.5L/Yr ($13,436/Yr)Living₹8.94L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission Ph.D Epidemiology₹11.48L/Yr
$13,418
Course duration: 5 years
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5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#52University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.3L/Yr ($27,220/Yr)Living₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission Ph.D Political ScienceIELTS6.5₹23.3L/Yr
$27,220
Course duration: 3 years
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6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#53Griffith University logo

Griffith University, Brisbane

Queensland, Australia91.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.46L/Yr (A$33,000/Yr)Living₹4.52L/Yr (A$8,082/Yr)Admission Ph.DTOEFL79PTE58₹18.46L/Yr
A$33,000
Course duration: 4 years
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7.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#54Deakin University logo

Deakin University, Geelong

Victoria, Australia79.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.36L/Yr (A$36,400/Yr)Living₹6.54L/Yr (A$11,696/Yr)Admission Ph.DIELTS7.0PTE65₹22.49L/Yr
A$40,200
Course duration: 3 years
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7.7/10(32 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#55University of Tasmania logo

University of Tasmania, Hobart

Tasmania, Australia92.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.07L/Yr (A$39,450/Yr)Living₹17.6K/Yr (A$315/Yr)Admission Ph.D Society and CultureTOEFL72PTE50₹22.07L/Yr
A$39,450
Course duration: 3 years
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3.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#56RMIT University logo

RMIT University, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia78.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.06L/Yr (A$34,080/Yr)Living₹7.69L/Yr (A$13,748/Yr)Admission Ph.D AccountancyIELTS6.5PTE58₹20.94L/Yr
A$37,440
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(24 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#57Loughborough University logo

Loughborough University, Loughborough

England, Uk68%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.12L/Yr (£29,502/Yr)Living₹10.07L/Yr (£8,710/Yr)Admission Ph.D Politics and International ...IELTS6.5PTE62₹34.12L/Yr
£29,502
Course duration: 3 years
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9.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 97 by THE in 2024
#58Boston College logo

Boston College, Chestnut Hill

Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.49L/Yr ($46,140/Yr)Living₹12.1L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission Ph.D SociologyIELTS7.0₹39.49L/Yr
$46,140
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#59University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida, Tampa

Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.58L/Yr ($15,864/Yr)Living₹7L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission Ph.D GeologyIELTS6.5PTE53₹13.58L/Yr
$15,864
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#60Western Sydney University logo

Western Sydney University, Sydney

New South Wales, Australia94.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.68L/Yr (A$29,820/Yr)Living₹6.77L/Yr (A$12,105/Yr)Admission Ph.D₹16.68L/Yr
A$29,820
Course duration: 3 years
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7.7/10(10 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#61University of Essex logo

University of Essex, Colchester

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹22.08L/Yr (£19,093/Yr)Living₹7.6L/Yr (£6,570/Yr)Admission Ph.D Human Rights and Research M...IELTS6PTE58₹22.08L/Yr
£19,093
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024
#62University of Dundee logo

University of Dundee, Dundee

Scotland, Uk36%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.75L/Yr (£11,025/Yr)Living₹8.15L/Yr (£7,048/Yr)Admission Ph.D Professional Doctorate in S...₹12.75L/Yr
£11,025
Course duration: 3 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#63University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.53L/Yr ($32,160/Yr)Living₹8.69L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission Ph.D EpidemiologyGRE updated309TOEFL90PTE50₹27.53L/Yr
$32,160
Course duration: 5 years
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7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#64University of Tennessee logo

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.22L/Yr ($31,798/Yr)Living₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social WorkGMAT700TOEFL80PTE53₹27.22L/Yr
$31,798
Course duration: 3 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#65University of Victoria logo

University of Victoria, Victoria

British Columbia, Canada75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹4.98L/Yr (CA$7,920/Yr)Living₹6.85L/Yr (CA$10,879/Yr)Admission Ph.D SociologyTOEFL90₹4.98L/Yr
CA$7,920
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(7 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#66York University logo

York University, Toronto

Ontario, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.85L/Yr (CA$18,838/Yr)Living₹7.46L/Yr (CA$11,860/Yr)Admission Ph.DGRE updated309TOEFL100PTE60₹11.85L/Yr
CA$18,838
Course duration: 5 years
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6.8/10(22 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#67University of Canberra logo

University of Canberra, Canberra

Australian Capital Territory , Australia88.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.7L/Yr (A$37,000/Yr)Living₹7.54L/Yr (A$13,478/Yr)Admission Ph.D Clinical Psychology₹20.7L/Yr
A$37,000
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#68Edith Cowan University logo

Edith Cowan University, Perth

Western Australia, Australia88.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.88L/Yr (A$23,029/Yr)Living₹12.6K/Yr (A$226/Yr)Admission Ph.DTOEFL94PTE65₹12.88L/Yr
A$23,029
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(7 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#69University of Southern Queensland logo

University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba

Queensland, Australia
Tuition:  ₹12.47L/Yr (A$22,290/Yr)Admission Ph.DIELTS6.5PTE58₹12.47L/Yr
A$22,290
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
7.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#70James Cook University logo

James Cook University, Townsville

Queensland, Australia82.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.43L/Yr (A$25,795/Yr)Living₹6.8L/Yr (A$12,163/Yr)Admission Ph.D Society and CultureIELTS6.5PTE58₹14.43L/Yr
A$25,795
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#71University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia, Athens

Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.89L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living₹8.61L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission Ph.D Learning, Leadership, and O...IELTS6.5₹21.89L/Yr
$25,578
Course duration: 3 years
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6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#72University of Guelph logo

University of Guelph, Guelph

Ontario, Canada65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.19L/Yr (CA$9,840/Yr)Living₹4.88L/Yr (CA$7,752/Yr)Admission Ph.D ManagementIELTS6.5PTE60₹6.19L/Yr
CA$9,840
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.3/10(18 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 456 by QS in 2025
#73Australian Catholic University logo

Australian Catholic University, Brisbane

Queensland, Australia
Tuition:  ₹15.27L/Yr (A$27,300/Yr)Living₹8.78L/Yr (A$15,699/Yr)Admission Ph.DTOEFL90PTE61₹15.27L/Yr
A$27,300
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
7.3/10(6 Users)
#74Charles Darwin University logo

Charles Darwin University, Darwin

Northern Territory , Australia69.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.62L/Yr (A$31,500/Yr)Living₹4.98L/Yr (A$8,900/Yr)Admission Ph.DTOEFL90PTE70₹17.62L/Yr
A$31,500
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(1 User)
#75Bond University logo

Bond University, Gold Coast

Queensland, Australia
Tuition:  ₹31.38L/Yr (A$56,102/Yr)Admission Ph.DTOEFL98PTE58₹31.38L/Yr
A$56,102
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#76Victoria University logo

Victoria University, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia64%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.03L/Yr (A$35,800/Yr)Living₹7.27L/Yr (A$13,000/Yr)Admission Ph.D Society and Culture (Integr...IELTS6.5PTE58₹20.03L/Yr
A$35,800
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#77University of Limerick logo

University of Limerick, Limerick

Limerick, Ireland
Admission Ph.D SociologyTOEFL90PTE61--
Course duration: 4 years
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9.2/10(9 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#78Maynooth University logo

Maynooth University, Maynooth

Kildare, Ireland
Tuition:  ₹14.26L/Yr (€14,333/Yr)Admission Ph.D Applied Social StudiesIELTS6.5PTE59₹13.93L/Yr
€14,000
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#79University of Kent logo

University of Kent, Canterbury

England, Uk85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.52L/Yr (£17,739/Yr)Admission Ph.D History & Philosophy of ArtIELTS6PTE68₹18.89L/Yr
£16,330
Course duration: 3 years
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9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#80Bangor University logo

Bangor University, Bangor

Wales, Uk
Tuition:  ₹20.39L/Yr (£17,625/Yr)Living₹17.24L/Yr (£14,904/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social Policy, Sociology₹19.08L/Yr
£16,500
Course duration: 3 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#81Goldsmiths, University of London logo

Goldsmiths, University of London, London

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹20.01L/Yr (£17,297/Yr)Admission Ph.D Politics₹18.3L/Yr
£15,820
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#82School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London logo

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

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹23.36L/Yr (£20,193/Yr)Admission Ph.D Research Degrees: Anthropol...₹23.36L/Yr
£20,193
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#83Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.24L/Yr ($28,316/Yr)Living₹10.25L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission Ph.D Human Dimensions of Natural...₹24.24L/Yr
$28,316
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#84University of Kentucky logo

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹40.56L/Yr ($47,394/Yr)Living₹11.01L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission Ph.D Family Sciences₹40.56L/Yr
$47,394
Course duration: 2 years
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7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#85University of Central Florida logo

University of Central Florida, Orlando

Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.53L/Yr ($28,656/Yr)Living₹8.36L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission Ph.D Strategic CommunicationTOEFL89₹24.53L/Yr
$28,656
Course duration: 4 years
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8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#86Anglia Ruskin University logo

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

England, Uk52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.54L/Yr (£14,300/Yr)Living₹7.95L/Yr (£6,871/Yr)Admission Ph.D PhilosophyIELTS6.5PTE61₹16.54L/Yr
£14,300
Course duration: 2 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#87Federation University logo

Federation University, Ballarat

Victoria, Australia97.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.2L/Yr (A$23,600/Yr)Living₹12.5K/Yr (A$224/Yr)Admission Ph.DIELTS6.5₹13.2L/Yr
A$23,600
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#88Montana State University logo

Montana State University, Bozeman

Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.28L/Yr ($19,026/Yr)Living₹7.92L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission Ph.D Research Scholarship in Tra...₹16.28L/Yr
$19,026
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.0/10(1 User)
#89The New School logo

The New School, New York City

New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.02L/Yr ($33,900/Yr)Living₹15.92L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission Ph.D Politics₹29.02L/Yr
$33,900
Course duration: 5 years
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7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#90Northwest University logo

Northwest University, Kirkland

Washington, Usa93.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹52.01L/Yr ($60,768/Yr)Living₹7.19L/Yr ($8,400/Yr)Admission Ph.D Organizational Leadership₹52.01L/Yr
$60,768
Course duration: 4 years
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9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024
#91University of Lethbridge logo

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge

Alberta, Canada84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹8.51L/Yr (CA$13,530/Yr)Living₹5L/Yr (CA$7,941/Yr)Admission Ph.D Cultural, Social, and Polit...Duolingo115TOEFL80PTE54₹8.51L/Yr
CA$13,530
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024
#92Morgan State University logo

Morgan State University, Baltimore

Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.05L/Yr ($29,265/Yr)Living₹8.38L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission Ph.D Urban Educational Leadershi...₹25.05L/Yr
$29,265
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 801 by THE in 2024
#93University of Waikato logo

University of Waikato, Hamilton

North Island, New Zealand70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.61L/Yr (NZ$37,816/Yr)Living₹7.52L/Yr (NZ$14,504/Yr)Admission Ph.D Doctor of Philosophy₹22.42L/Yr
NZ$43,220
Course duration: 3 years
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9.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#94Taylor's University logo

Taylor's University, Subang Jaya

Selangor, Malaysia
Tuition:  ₹1.01L/Yr (RM5,003/Yr)Admission Ph.D Doctor of Philosophy (Busin...₹95K/Yr
RM4,682
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 251 by QS in 2025
#95University of Bradford logo

University of Bradford, Bradford

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹26.63L/Yr (£23,028/Yr)Living₹12.05L/Yr (£10,420/Yr)Admission Ph.D Development of non-targeted...IELTS6.0PTE55₹26.63L/Yr
£23,028
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#96Kingston University logo

Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames

England, Uk30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.27L/Yr (£15,800/Yr)Living₹11.57L/Yr (£10,006/Yr)Admission Ph.D Business PhD (Doctor of Phi...₹18.27L/Yr
£15,800
Course duration: 3 years
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5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#97University of Oklahoma logo

University of Oklahoma, Norman

Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.52L/Yr ($27,483/Yr)Living₹9.06L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission Ph.D Political Science₹24.71L/Yr
$28,870
Course duration: 3 years
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#98University of New Mexico logo

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.63L/Yr ($7,748/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission Ph.D American Studies₹5.14L/Yr
$6,010
Course duration: 5 years
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#99Charles Sturt University logo

Charles Sturt University, Sydney

New South Wales, Australia87.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.8L/Yr (A$33,600/Yr)Living₹44.8K/Yr (A$800/Yr)Admission Ph.D Communication and Creative ...IELTS6PTE50₹18.8L/Yr
A$33,600
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 1091 by CWUR in 2022
#100Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University, Manhattan

Kansas, Usa94.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.91L/Yr ($12,746/Yr)Living₹2.42L/Yr ($2,830/Yr)Admission Ph.D SociologyTOEFL79PTE58₹10.91L/Yr
$12,746
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024