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#1University of Oxford logo

University of Oxford, Oxford

England, Uk17.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.48L/Yr (CA$26,335/Yr)Living₹8.8L/Yr (CA$14,070/Yr)Admission Ph.D LawGRE314IELTS7₹15.91L/Yr
CA$25,430
Course duration: 4 years
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5.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 1 by THE in 2024Ranked 3 by QS in 2025
#2University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹37.05L/Yr (£31,556/Yr)Living₹78.7K/Yr (£670/Yr)Admission Ph.D PsychologyIELTS7.5₹39.89L/Yr
£33,972
Course duration: 3 years
75+ More Programs
7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 5 by THE in 2024Ranked 5 by QS in 2025
#3University College London logo

University College London, London

England, Uk63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.5L/Yr (£30,240/Yr)Living₹21.11L/Yr (£17,981/Yr)Admission Ph.D British Heart Foundation Ca...IELTS6.5PTE59₹35.5L/Yr
£30,240
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(11 Users)Ranked 22 by THE in 2024Ranked 9 by QS in 2025
#4University of Edinburgh logo

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Scotland, Uk10%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.21L/Yr (£33,393/Yr)Living₹11.68L/Yr (£9,950/Yr)Admission Ph.D Nuclear PhysicsIELTS6PTE56₹32.87L/Yr
£28,000
Course duration: 3 years
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6.2/10(15 Users)Ranked 30 by THE in 2024Ranked 27 by QS in 2025
#5King's College London logo

King's College London, London

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.5L/Yr (£25,129/Yr)Living₹1.49L/Yr (£1,265/Yr)Admission Ph.D Computer ScienceIELTS6.0PTE59₹33.18L/Yr
£28,260
Course duration: 3 years
25+ More Programs
6.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 38 by THE in 2024Ranked 40 by QS in 2025
#6The University of Manchester logo

The University of Manchester, Manchester

England, Uk70.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.36L/Yr (£23,300/Yr)Living₹12.09L/Yr (£10,300/Yr)Admission Ph.D Business and ManagementGRE298IELTS7PTE50₹23.48L/Yr
£20,000
Course duration: 3 years
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7.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 51 by THE in 2024Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#7University of Bristol logo

University of Bristol, Bristol

England, Uk67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.95L/Yr (£22,958/Yr)Living₹6L/Yr (£5,112/Yr)Admission Ph.D Computer ScienceIELTS6.5PTE67₹29.7L/Yr
£25,300
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 81 by THE in 2024Ranked 54 by QS in 2025
#8University of Glasgow logo

University of Glasgow, Glasgow

Scotland, Uk74.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.77L/Yr (£24,506/Yr)Living₹11.3L/Yr (£9,623/Yr)Admission Ph.D Accounting and FinanceIELTS7PTE70₹28.47L/Yr
£24,248
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(17 Users)Ranked 87 by THE in 2024Ranked 78 by QS in 2025
#9University of Southampton logo

University of Southampton, Southampton

England, Uk84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.72L/Yr (£20,200/Yr)Living₹16.6L/Yr (£14,136/Yr)Admission Ph.D Business Studies and Manage...IELTS6.0₹21.13L/Yr
£18,000
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 97 by THE in 2024Ranked 80 by QS in 2025
#10University of Birmingham logo

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

England, Uk13.54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.86L/Yr (£21,171/Yr)Living₹15.32L/Yr (£13,047/Yr)Admission Ph.D NursingGRE298TOEFL80PTE60₹22.75L/Yr
£19,380
Course duration: 3 years
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5.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024Ranked 80 by QS in 2025
#11University of Warwick logo

University of Warwick, Coventry

England, Uk14%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.6L/Yr (£26,914/Yr)Living₹93.9K/Yr (£800/Yr)Admission Ph.D Life SciencesIELTS7PTE70₹29.58L/Yr
£25,192
Course duration: 4 years
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4.3/10(47 Users)Ranked 106 by THE in 2024Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#12University of Nottingham logo

University of Nottingham, Nottingham

England, Uk11%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹58.33L/Yr (£49,680/Yr)Living₹10.02L/Yr (£8,533/Yr)Admission Ph.D Veterinary Medicine and Sci...GRE320IELTS7.5₹58.33L/Yr
£49,680
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(12 Users)Ranked 130 by THE in 2024Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#13Queen Mary, University of London logo

Queen Mary, University of London, London

England, Uk43.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹3.97L/Yr (£3,383/Yr)Living₹7.86L/Yr (£6,692/Yr)Admission Ph.D LawTOEFL100PTE68--
Course duration: 3 years
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6.8/10(10 Users)Ranked 135 by THE in 2024Ranked 120 by QS in 2025
#14University of York logo

University of York, York

England, Uk80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.06L/Yr (£23,900/Yr)Living₹8.99L/Yr (£7,657/Yr)Admission Ph.D Human Geography and Environ...TOEFL87PTE61₹28.06L/Yr
£23,900
Course duration: 3 years
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8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 147 by THE in 2024Ranked 184 by QS in 2025
#15Newcastle University logo

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.01L/Yr (£28,967/Yr)Living₹18.1K/Yr (£154/Yr)Admission Ph.D Business and ManagementIELTS7.0PTE69₹24.54L/Yr
£20,900
Course duration: 3 years
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6.5/10(8 Users)Ranked 168 by THE in 2024Ranked 129 by QS in 2025
#16Durham University logo

Durham University, Durham

England, Uk72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.88L/Yr (£22,040/Yr)Living₹11.66L/Yr (£9,932/Yr)Admission Ph.D Management and MarketingIELTS6.5PTE62₹25.88L/Yr
£22,040
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 174 by THE in 2024Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#17Cardiff University logo

Cardiff University, Cardiff

Wales, Uk75.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹4.75L/Yr (£4,043/Yr)Living₹10.18L/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission Ph.D ArchitectureIELTS6.5PTE62₹27.04L/Yr
£23,034
Course duration: 3 years
122+ More Programs
8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 190 by THE in 2024Ranked 186 by QS in 2025
#18University of Leicester logo

University of Leicester, Leicester

England, Uk71.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.32L/Yr (£15,600/Yr)Living₹7.87L/Yr (£6,700/Yr)Admission Ph.D Law₹18.32L/Yr
£15,600
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 285 by QS in 2025
#19University of Bath logo

University of Bath, Bath

England, Uk20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.23L/Yr (£26,600/Yr)Living₹7L/Yr (£5,961/Yr)Admission Ph.D Architecture and Civil Engi...IELTS6.5PTE62₹31.23L/Yr
£26,600
Course duration: 4 years
1 More Program
7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024Ranked 150 by QS in 2025
#20University of Surrey logo

University of Surrey, Guildford

England, Uk65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.57L/Yr (£22,633/Yr)Living₹30.1K/Yr (£256/Yr)Admission Ph.D PsychologyTOEFL88₹24.77L/Yr
£21,100
Course duration: 4 years
2+ More Programs
10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024Ranked 285 by QS in 2025
#21Loughborough University logo

Loughborough University, Loughborough

England, Uk68%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.64L/Yr (£29,502/Yr)Living₹10.23L/Yr (£8,710/Yr)Admission Ph.D Business and EconomicsIELTS6.5PTE62₹34.64L/Yr
£29,502
Course duration: 3 years
15+ More Programs
9.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024Ranked 224 by QS in 2025
#22University of Essex logo

University of Essex, Colchester

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹22.38L/Yr (£19,058/Yr)Living₹7.71L/Yr (£6,570/Yr)Admission Ph.D Business AdministrationIELTS6PTE58₹20.02L/Yr
£17,050
Course duration: 4 years
58+ More Programs
8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 472 by QS in 2025
#23University of Dundee logo

University of Dundee, Dundee

Scotland, Uk36%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.94L/Yr (£11,025/Yr)Living₹8.28L/Yr (£7,048/Yr)Admission Ph.D Professional Doctorate in E...₹12.94L/Yr
£11,025
Course duration: 3 years
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8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 418 by QS in 2025
#24Royal Holloway, University of London logo

Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham

England, Uk16.98%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.59L/Yr (£15,833/Yr)Living₹6.34L/Yr (£5,400/Yr)Admission Ph.D French, German, Hispanic St...TOEFL88PTE61₹18.59L/Yr
£15,833
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 477 by QS in 2025
#25University of Strathclyde logo

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Scotland, Uk42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.75L/Yr (£21,083/Yr)Living₹10.45L/Yr (£8,900/Yr)Admission Ph.D Psychology₹18.84L/Yr
£16,050
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 281 by QS in 2025
#26University of Kent logo

University of Kent, Canterbury

England, Uk85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.77L/Yr (£18,541/Yr)Admission Ph.D CriminologyIELTS6PTE68₹21.13L/Yr
£18,000
Course duration: 3 years
59+ More Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 380 by QS in 2025
#27Bangor University logo

Bangor University, Bangor

Wales, Uk
Tuition:  ₹20.5L/Yr (£17,464/Yr)Living₹17.5L/Yr (£14,904/Yr)Admission Ph.D Artificial Intelligence and...₹22.01L/Yr
£18,750
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 474 by QS in 2025
#28Goldsmiths, University of London logo

Goldsmiths, University of London, London

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹19.44L/Yr (£16,554/Yr)Admission Ph.D Intelligent Games and Game ...₹21.07L/Yr
£17,948
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#29School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London logo

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

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹23.71L/Yr (£20,193/Yr)Admission Ph.D Research Degrees: Anthropol...₹23.71L/Yr
£20,193
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 508 by QS in 2025
#30Bournemouth University logo

Bournemouth University, Poole

England, Uk50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.31L/Yr (£19,000/Yr)Living₹8.63L/Yr (£7,348/Yr)Admission Ph.D Health and Social Sciences₹22.31L/Yr
£19,000
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 771 by QS in 2025
#31Anglia Ruskin University logo

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

England, Uk52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.79L/Yr (£14,300/Yr)Living₹8.07L/Yr (£6,871/Yr)Admission Ph.D Health and Social CareIELTS6.5PTE61₹16.79L/Yr
£14,300
Course duration: 2 years
26+ More Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024Ranked 1477 by CWUR in 2022
#32University of Bradford logo

University of Bradford, Bradford

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹27.04L/Yr (£23,028/Yr)Living₹12.23L/Yr (£10,420/Yr)Admission Ph.D Directed Co-Crystallisation...IELTS6.0PTE55₹27.04L/Yr
£23,028
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 531 by QS in 2025Ranked 1214 by CWUR in 2022
#33Kingston University logo

Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames

England, Uk30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.55L/Yr (£15,800/Yr)Living₹11.75L/Yr (£10,006/Yr)Admission Ph.D Law₹18.55L/Yr
£15,800
Course duration: 3 years
1 More Program
5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 601 by QS in 2025Ranked 1637 by CWUR in 2022
#34Aberystwyth University logo

Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth

Wales, Uk94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19L/Yr (£16,185/Yr)Admission Ph.D Management and BusinessIELTS6.5PTE62₹19L/Yr
£16,185
Course duration: 3 years
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Ranked 661 by QS in 2025Ranked 840 by CWUR in 2022
#35Liverpool John Moores University logo

Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool

England, Uk70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.09L/Yr (£22,218/Yr)Living₹18.2K/Yr (£155/Yr)Admission Ph.D Applied Sport and Exercise ...₹26.09L/Yr
£22,218
Course duration: 5 years
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10.0/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by QS in 2025Ranked 601 by ARWU in 2022
#36University of Lincoln logo

University of Lincoln, Lincoln

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹18.94L/Yr (£16,133/Yr)Admission Ph.D Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical...₹19.61L/Yr
£16,700
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022
#37Glasgow Caledonian University logo

Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow

Scotland, Uk23%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.81L/Yr (£15,167/Yr)Living₹58.7K/Yr (£500/Yr)Admission Ph.D Physiotherapy (Pre-registra...TOEFL80₹19.37L/Yr
£16,500
Course duration: 42 months
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9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 1579 by CWUR in 2022
#38Birmingham City University logo

Birmingham City University, Birmingham

England, Uk52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.41L/Yr (£13,980/Yr)Living₹10.93L/Yr (£9,306/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social SciencesGRE310IELTS6.5PTE43₹16.41L/Yr
£13,980
Course duration: 4 years
11+ More Programs
7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 83 by The Guardian in 2021
#39University of Wolverhampton logo

University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

England, Uk20-30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.97L/Yr (£14,450/Yr)Living₹14.89L/Yr (£12,679/Yr)Admission Ph.D PharmacyIELTS7.0PTE50₹16.97L/Yr
£14,450
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 1963 by CWUR in 2022
#40London Business School logo

London Business School, London

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.57L/Yr (£21,780/Yr)Living₹19.45L/Yr (£16,562/Yr)Admission Ph.D EconomicsGMAT690TOEFL100₹25.57L/Yr
£21,780
Course duration: 5 years
6+ More Programs
7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 909 by CWUR in 2022
#41Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow logo

Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow

Scotland, Uk
Tuition:  ₹24.45L/Yr (€24,248/Yr)Admission Ph.D Accounting and FinanceIELTS7PTE70₹24.45L/Yr
€24,248
Course duration: 4 years
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#42Lancaster University - Management School logo

Lancaster University - Management School, Lancaster

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹20.98L/Yr (£17,865/Yr)Admission Ph.D Applied Social SciencesIELTS7.5₹20.98L/Yr
£17,865
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
5.5/10(1 User)
#43University of London logo

University of London, London

England, Uk32%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.57L/Yr (£21,780/Yr)Living₹45.7K/Yr (£389/Yr)Admission Ph.D EconomicsGMAT690TOEFL100₹25.57L/Yr
£21,780
Course duration: 5 years
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7.3/10(3 Users)
#44Alliance Manchester Business School logo

Alliance Manchester Business School, Manchester

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹23.48L/Yr (£20,000/Yr)Living₹10.48L/Yr (£8,927/Yr)Admission Ph.D Business and ManagementGRE298IELTS7PTE50₹23.48L/Yr
£20,000
Course duration: 3 years
1 More Program
7.0/10(1 User)
#45Warwick Business School logo

Warwick Business School, Coventry

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹32.58L/Yr (£27,750/Yr)Living₹12.57L/Yr (£10,709/Yr)Admission Ph.DIELTS7PTE70₹32.58L/Yr
£27,750
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(2 Users)
#46Said Business School logo

Said Business School, Oxford

England, Uk
Tuition:  ₹33.53L/Yr (£28,560/Yr)Living₹20.81L/Yr (£17,723/Yr)Admission Ph.D Medical SciencesGRE314IELTS7₹33.53L/Yr
£28,560
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
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