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#1Purdue University logo

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.62L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living₹9.97L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission B.A Film and Theatre ProductionSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr
$31,104
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#2University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.72L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission B.A Global Studies: Cultures, Li...TOEFL70PTE53₹15.72L/Yr
$18,361
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#3University of Notre Dame logo

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame

Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.61L/Yr ($60,301/Yr)Living₹12.74L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission B.A Film, Television, and Theatr...TOEFL93PTE68₹51.61L/Yr
$60,301
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 66 by THE in 2024
#4University of Nebraska logo

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.31L/Yr ($24,900/Yr)Living₹9.45L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre-Film & New Media₹21.31L/Yr
$24,900
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#5Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.02L/Yr ($58,440/Yr)Living₹13.14L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission B.F.A FilmDuolingo110IELTS6.5₹50.02L/Yr
$58,440
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#6University of Alaska logo

University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Alaska, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.08L/Yr ($26,970/Yr)Living₹7.47L/Yr ($8,730/Yr)Admission B.A Film and Performing Arts₹23.08L/Yr
$26,970
Course duration: 4 years
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#7Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.32L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living₹12.05L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission B.F.A Digital FilmmakingIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.32L/Yr
$38,926
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.7/10(3 Users)
#8Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University, Normal

Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.6L/Yr ($27,574/Yr)Living₹8.43L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Theatre and Film StudiesIELTS6.5PTE56₹23.6L/Yr
$27,574
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#9DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.11L/Yr ($42,189/Yr)Living₹11.81L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission B.A Digital Cinema - Writing for...SAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹36.11L/Yr
$42,189
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#10Stockton University logo

Stockton University, Galloway

New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.79L/Yr ($18,450/Yr)Living₹4.68L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre Design and Productio...₹15.79L/Yr
$18,450
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#11Chatham University logo

Chatham University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.6L/Yr ($28,740/Yr)Living₹9.75L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission M.F.A Film and Digital Technolog...₹24.6L/Yr
$28,740
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#12Bethel University logo

Bethel University, Saint Paul

Minnesota, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.74L/Yr ($42,930/Yr)Living₹8.85L/Yr ($10,340/Yr)Admission B.A Independent FilmmakingIELTS6.5PTE55₹36.74L/Yr
$42,930
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#13Loyola University logo

Loyola University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.32L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living₹10.84L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission B.F.A Digital FilmmakingIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.32L/Yr
$38,926
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 260 by US News in 2024Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#14Andrews University logo

Andrews University, Berrien Springs

Michigan, Usa39.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.2L/Yr ($28,272/Yr)Living₹7.77L/Yr ($9,078/Yr)Admission B.F.A Documentary FilmIELTS6.5PTE54₹24.2L/Yr
$28,272
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 320 by US News in 2024Ranked 525 by FORBES in 2019
#15University of New Orleans logo

University of New Orleans, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.09L/Yr ($28,140/Yr)Living₹9.05L/Yr ($10,575/Yr)Admission M.A Film and TheatreTOEFL79PTE58₹24.36L/Yr
$28,460
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 395 by US News in 2024Ranked 1633 by CWUR in 2022
#16Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University, Pocatello

Idaho, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.49L/Yr ($23,940/Yr)Living₹6.01L/Yr ($7,024/Yr)Admission B.A Theatre, Film, and Video₹20.49L/Yr
$23,940
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 395 by US News in 2024Ranked 1712 by CWUR in 2022
#17Kenyon College logo

Kenyon College, Gambier

Ohio, Usa26.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.07L/Yr ($53,830/Yr)Living₹10.51L/Yr ($12,280/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Dance, Drama and Film₹46.07L/Yr
$53,830
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 71 by FORBES in 2019
#18Emerson College logo

Emerson College, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.7L/Yr ($30,024/Yr)Living₹14.54L/Yr ($16,992/Yr)Admission M.F.A Writing for Film and Telev...IELTS7PTE58₹25.7L/Yr
$30,024
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 222 by FORBES in 2019
#19Ithaca College logo

Ithaca College, Ithaca

New York, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.64L/Yr ($43,978/Yr)Living₹13.07L/Yr ($15,274/Yr)Admission B.F.A Film, Photography, and Vis...IELTS6.0PTE54₹37.64L/Yr
$43,978
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 243 by FORBES in 2019
#20Pratt Institute logo

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

New York, Usa57.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹47.57L/Yr ($55,575/Yr)Living₹10.29L/Yr ($12,020/Yr)Admission B.F.A FilmTOEFL79PTE53₹47.57L/Yr
$55,575
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.2/10(3 Users)
#21University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Wisconsin, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.64L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living₹6.42L/Yr ($7,506/Yr)Admission B.S English, Critical Studies in...₹14.64L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 368 by FORBES in 2019
#22California Institute of the Arts logo

California Institute of the Arts, Valencia

California, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹43.52L/Yr ($50,850/Yr)Living₹10.06L/Yr ($11,757/Yr)Admission M.F.A Film and Video₹43.52L/Yr
$50,850
Course duration: 3 years
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#23Oral Roberts University logo

Oral Roberts University, Tulsa

Oklahoma, Usa68.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.82L/Yr ($28,998/Yr)Living₹7.51L/Yr ($8,780/Yr)Admission B.S Drama for TV or Film₹24.82L/Yr
$28,998
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.8/10(1 User)Ranked 573 by FORBES in 2019
#24Savannah College of Art and Design logo

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah

Georgia, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.47L/Yr ($39,105/Yr)Living₹12.19L/Yr ($14,244/Yr)Admission B.F.A Film and televisionIELTS6.5PTE58₹33.47L/Yr
$39,105
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.5/10(2 Users)
#25New York Film Academy logo

New York Film Academy, Burbank

California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.44L/Yr ($30,892/Yr)Living₹16.18L/Yr ($18,900/Yr)Admission B.F.A Film MakingTOEFL68₹26.44L/Yr
$30,892
Course duration: 3 years
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#26Champlain College logo

Champlain College, Burlington

Vermont, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.3L/Yr ($22,550/Yr)Living₹12.76L/Yr ($14,906/Yr)Admission B.F.A FilmmakingIELTS6.5PTE58₹19.3L/Yr
$22,550
Course duration: 4 years
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7.8/10(2 Users)
#27School of Art Institute of Chicago logo

School of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa66.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹43.6L/Yr ($50,940/Yr)Living₹11.89L/Yr ($13,890/Yr)Admission M.F.A Film, Video, New Media and...₹44.42L/Yr
$51,900
Course duration: 2 years
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#28Madonna University logo

Madonna University, Livonia

Michigan, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.74L/Yr ($21,900/Yr)Living₹8.35L/Yr ($9,750/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Film Music Scori...₹18.74L/Yr
$21,900
Course duration: 4 years
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#29Dakota State University logo

Dakota State University, Madison

South Dakota, Usa82.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹9.81L/Yr ($11,462/Yr)Living₹5.75L/Yr ($6,720/Yr)Admission B.S Digital Arts and Design - Fi...IELTS6.0PTE53₹9.81L/Yr
$11,462
Course duration: 4 years
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#30Fairleigh Dickinson University logo

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison

New Jersey, Usa79.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.86L/Yr ($26,709/Yr)Living₹11.24L/Yr ($13,130/Yr)Admission M.AGRE updated308IELTS6PTE53₹22.86L/Yr
$26,709
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
3.8/10(1 User)
#31Minnesota State University Moorhead logo

Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead

Minnesota, Usa77.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹6.34L/Yr ($7,409/Yr)Living₹7.71L/Yr ($9,008/Yr)Admission B.A Film ProductionIELTS5.5PTE47₹6.34L/Yr
$7,409
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(1 User)
#32California College of the Arts logo

California College of the Arts, Oakland

California, Usa64.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.64L/Yr ($48,648/Yr)Living₹10.86L/Yr ($12,690/Yr)Admission B.F.A Film₹41.64L/Yr
$48,648
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(1 User)
#33New York Institute of Technology logo

New York Institute of Technology, New York City

New York, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.2L/Yr ($39,960/Yr)Living₹14.62L/Yr ($17,086/Yr)Admission B.F.A Digital Film and Televisio...TOEFL79PTE53₹34.2L/Yr
$39,960
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(1 User)
#34Academy of Art University logo

Academy of Art University, San Francisco

California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.81L/Yr ($32,490/Yr)Living₹13.52L/Yr ($15,792/Yr)Admission M.A Writing and Directing for Fi...₹27.81L/Yr
$32,490
Course duration: 2 years
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#35Full Sail University logo

Full Sail University, Winter Park

Florida, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.81L/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living₹7.19L/Yr ($8,400/Yr)Admission M.F.A Film ProductionTOEFL79PTE53₹30.81L/Yr
$36,000
Course duration: 1 year
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