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#1Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹53.68L/Yr ($62,465/Yr)Living₹9.14L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission B.MusSAT1400IELTS7.5PTE70₹53.68L/Yr
$62,465
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#2Duke University logo

Duke University, Durham

North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹55.33L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living₹14.73L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission B.MusSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹55.33L/Yr
$64,380
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 26 by THE in 2024Ranked 61 by QS in 2025
#3University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹54.54L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living₹14.38L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission B.Mus CompositionSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.54L/Yr
$63,468
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#4Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.33L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living₹14.95L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission B.Mus PerformanceSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.33L/Yr
$58,560
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#5University of Florida logo

University of Florida, Gainesville

Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.63L/Yr ($28,658/Yr)Living₹9.88L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music EducationSAT1330IELTS6₹24.63L/Yr
$28,658
Course duration: 4 years
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8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#6University of Illinois logo

University of Illinois, Chicago

Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.84L/Yr ($13,779/Yr)Living₹10.72L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.84L/Yr
$13,779
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 365 by QS in 2025
#7University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.73L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living₹10.7L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission B.Mus Guitar PerformanceSAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.73L/Yr
$27,616
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#8University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida, Tampa

Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,324/Yr)Living₹7.03L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music Performance - Jazz S...TOEFL79PTE53₹14.89L/Yr
$17,324
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#9Washington State University logo

Washington State University, Pullman

Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.16L/Yr ($26,950/Yr)Living₹9.76L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission B.MusIELTS6.5₹23.16L/Yr
$26,950
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 466 by QS in 2025
#10University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia, Athens

Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.97L/Yr ($30,220/Yr)Living₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission B.MusSAT1420IELTS6.5₹25.97L/Yr
$30,220
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#11University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.39L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living₹8.83L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission B.Mus MusicologyTOEFL80PTE60₹24.39L/Yr
$28,384
Course duration: 4 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#12University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut, Storrs

Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.78L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living₹10.75L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1315TOEFL79₹36.78L/Yr
$42,802
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#13Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.24L/Yr ($22,389/Yr)Living₹10.52L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1095IELTS6PTE58₹19.24L/Yr
$22,389
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#14University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware, Newark

Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.84L/Yr ($35,890/Yr)Living₹10.6L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music History and Literatu...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹30.84L/Yr
$35,890
Course duration: 4 years
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9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#15Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.6L/Yr ($22,810/Yr)Living₹9.97L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission B.Mus CompositionACT25TOEFL70₹19.6L/Yr
$22,810
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#16Northwest University logo

Northwest University, Kirkland

Washington, Usa93.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.65L/Yr ($34,500/Yr)Living₹7.22L/Yr ($8,400/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music EducationIELTS7₹29.65L/Yr
$34,500
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024
#17Oakland University logo

Oakland University, Rochester

Michigan, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.01L/Yr ($19,788/Yr)Living₹3.6L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...TOEFL79PTE53₹17.01L/Yr
$19,788
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#18University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley logo

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg

Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.41L/Yr ($20,264/Yr)Living₹6.86L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music - Teacher Certificat...₹17.41L/Yr
$20,264
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#19University of Houston logo

University of Houston, Houston

Texas, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.34L/Yr ($25,991/Yr)Living₹8.58L/Yr ($9,984/Yr)Admission B.Mus Applied MusicTOEFL79PTE47₹22.34L/Yr
$25,991
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#20University of Cincinnati logo

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.79L/Yr ($30,010/Yr)Living₹15.47L/Yr ($17,999/Yr)Admission B.Mus CompositionSAT1160IELTS6.5PTE53₹25.79L/Yr
$30,010
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 761 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#21Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.16L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living₹4.35L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music Performance - PianoSAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.16L/Yr
$16,480
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#22Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.45L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living₹12.1L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission B.Mus Jazz StudiesIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.45L/Yr
$38,926
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#23Southern Methodist University logo

Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Texas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹47.28L/Yr ($55,012/Yr)Living₹14.19L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission B.Mus PerformanceSAT1380TOEFL90PTE57₹47.28L/Yr
$55,012
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#24University of North Texas logo

University of North Texas, Denton

Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.1L/Yr ($42,008/Yr)Living₹3.7L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission B.Mus Instrumental PerformanceACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹36.1L/Yr
$42,008
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#25Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.54L/Yr ($21,578/Yr)Living₹9.38L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music - InstrumentalDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹18.54L/Yr
$21,578
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#26Baylor University logo

Baylor University, Waco

Texas, Usa39.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.46L/Yr ($51,738/Yr)Living₹10.45L/Yr ($12,163/Yr)Admission B.Mus Applied MusicIELTS6.5PTE60₹44.46L/Yr
$51,738
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#27Miami University logo

Miami University, Oxford

Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.97L/Yr ($39,526/Yr)Living₹11.35L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music Education (Grades Pr...SAT1220TOEFL80PTE53₹33.97L/Yr
$39,526
Course duration: 4 years
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9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#28University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living₹6.85L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music - Piano PerformanceTOEFL79PTE42₹14.7L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#29University of Dayton logo

University of Dayton, Dayton

Ohio, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39.68L/Yr ($46,170/Yr)Living₹13.23L/Yr ($15,390/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music TherapyACT21IELTS6.5PTE50₹39.68L/Yr
$46,170
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1178 by CWUR in 2022
#30Chapman University logo

Chapman University, Orange

California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.81L/Yr ($60,288/Yr)Living₹12.81L/Yr ($14,910/Yr)Admission B.Mus CompositionSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE46₹51.81L/Yr
$60,288
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1644 by CWUR in 2022
#31DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.39L/Yr ($43,506/Yr)Living₹11.86L/Yr ($13,797/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music Performance - Percus...SAT1180IELTS6.5PTE53₹37.39L/Yr
$43,506
Course duration: 4 years
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6.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1507 by CWUR in 2022
#32Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹39L/Yr ($45,376/Yr)Living₹10.41L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission B.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.0PTE48₹39L/Yr
$45,376
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#33Drake University logo

Drake University, Des Moines

Iowa, Usa69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.69L/Yr ($42,694/Yr)Living₹8.73L/Yr ($10,158/Yr)Admission B.Mus Applied MusicIELTS6.0PTE48₹36.69L/Yr
$42,694
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 178 by US News in 2024Ranked 192 by FORBES in 2019
#34Belmont University logo

Belmont University, Nashville

Tennessee, Usa80.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.64L/Yr ($35,650/Yr)Living₹10.04L/Yr ($11,680/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music With an Outside Mino...₹30.64L/Yr
$35,650
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#35Bethel University logo

Bethel University, Saint Paul

Minnesota, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.89L/Yr ($42,930/Yr)Living₹8.89L/Yr ($10,340/Yr)Admission B.Mus Applied Music - Performanc...IELTS6.5PTE55₹36.89L/Yr
$42,930
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 352 by FORBES in 2019
#36Loyola University logo

Loyola University, New Orleans

Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.45L/Yr ($38,926/Yr)Living₹10.89L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission B.Mus Jazz StudiesIELTS6.5PTE53₹33.45L/Yr
$38,926
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 260 by US News in 2024Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#37Oklahoma City University logo

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.14L/Yr ($28,094/Yr)Living₹7.41L/Yr ($8,624/Yr)Admission B.Mus Instrumental Music Educati...TOEFL79PTE53₹24.14L/Yr
$28,094
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 280 by US News in 2024Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#38Missouri State University logo

Missouri State University, Springfield

Missouri, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.9L/Yr ($15,006/Yr)Living₹7.34L/Yr ($8,537/Yr)Admission B.Mus CompositionSAT1140TOEFL61PTE44₹12.9L/Yr
$15,006
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 342 by US News in 2024Ranked 517 by FORBES in 2019
#39Georgia Southern University logo

Georgia Southern University, Savannah

Georgia, Usa
Tuition:  ₹15.88L/Yr ($18,482/Yr)Admission B.MusSAT1030TOEFL69₹15.88L/Yr
$18,482
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 352 by US News in 2024Ranked 1583 by CWUR in 2022
#40University of Akron logo

University of Akron, Akron

Ohio, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.56L/Yr ($18,100/Yr)Living₹10.57L/Yr ($12,296/Yr)Admission B.Mus MusicIELTS6.0PTE48₹15.56L/Yr
$18,100
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 361 by US News in 2024Ranked 878 by CWUR in 2022
#41Dallas Baptist University logo

Dallas Baptist University, Dallas

Texas, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.38L/Yr ($36,510/Yr)Living₹6.65L/Yr ($7,740/Yr)Admission B.Mus EC through 12 Certificatio...IELTS6.0PTE53₹31.38L/Yr
$36,510
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 376 by US News in 2024
#42University of Bridgeport logo

University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport

Connecticut, Usa57.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.24L/Yr ($32,860/Yr)Living₹11.68L/Yr ($13,590/Yr)Admission B.Mus MusicTOEFL75PTE53₹28.24L/Yr
$32,860
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 389 by US News in 2024
#43Roosevelt University logo

Roosevelt University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.64L/Yr ($29,832/Yr)Living₹11.11L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...₹25.64L/Yr
$29,832
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#44Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw

Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.24L/Yr ($23,556/Yr)Living₹9.85L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission B.Mus Music EducationSAT1160TOEFL79PTE58₹20.24L/Yr
$23,556
Course duration: 4 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#45Amherst College logo

Amherst College, Amherst

Massachusetts, Usa13.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹66L/Yr ($76,800/Yr)Living₹12.19L/Yr ($14,190/Yr)Admission B.Mus MusicTOEFL100₹66L/Yr
$76,800
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022Ranked 412 by CWUR in 2022
#46California State University logo

California State University, Sacramento

California, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.13L/Yr ($19,928/Yr)Living₹12.37L/Yr ($14,396/Yr)Admission B.MusIELTS6.5PTE65₹17.13L/Yr
$19,928
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 1725 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 469 by FORBES in 2019
#47Towson University logo

Towson University, Towson

Maryland, Usa73.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.99L/Yr ($22,100/Yr)Living₹10.47L/Yr ($12,184/Yr)Admission B.MusIELTS6.5PTE57₹18.99L/Yr
$22,100
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1778 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 320 by FORBES in 2019
#48Reed College logo

Reed College, Portland

Oregon, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹55.39L/Yr ($64,450/Yr)Living₹11.75L/Yr ($13,670/Yr)Admission B.MusSAT1325TOEFL110₹55.39L/Yr
$64,450
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1953 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 105 by FORBES in 2019
#49Manhattan School of Music logo

Manhattan School of Music, New York City

New York, Usa46.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.49L/Yr ($48,280/Yr)Living₹13.75L/Yr ($16,000/Yr)Admission B.Mus Bassoon₹41.49L/Yr
$48,280
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 163 by FORBES in 2019
#50Ithaca College logo

Ithaca College, Ithaca

New York, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.79L/Yr ($43,978/Yr)Living₹13.13L/Yr ($15,274/Yr)Admission B.Mus Jazz StudiesIELTS6.0PTE54₹37.79L/Yr
$43,978
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 243 by FORBES in 2019