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#51University of Kentucky logo

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.74L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living₹11.05L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission B.S Community and Leadership Dev...IELTS6.0₹27.74L/Yr
$32,276
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#52Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.88L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living₹13.2L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission M.S Instructional Design, Develo...IELTS6.5₹27.88L/Yr
$32,436
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
5.3/10(3 Users)
#53Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.06L/Yr ($24,502/Yr)Living₹9.97L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission M.S Biological Sciences - Cell, ...₹25.42L/Yr
$29,576
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#54University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

North Carolina, Usa
Tuition:  ₹15.41L/Yr ($17,936/Yr)Living₹10.66L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission B.A International Studies - Deve...IELTS6PTE48₹15.41L/Yr
$17,936
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#55University of Arkansas logo

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.86L/Yr ($25,438/Yr)Living₹9.2L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission M.Ed Human Resource and Workforc...TOEFL79PTE58₹24.36L/Yr
$28,348
Course duration: 2 years
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7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#56Mississippi State University logo

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State

Mississippi, Usa55.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.74L/Yr ($25,294/Yr)Living₹8.26L/Yr ($9,614/Yr)Admission B.S Human Sciences - Human Devel...SAT1180TOEFL71₹21.74L/Yr
$25,294
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#57American University logo

American University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.11L/Yr ($55,980/Yr)Living₹13.66L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission M.S Development ManagementTOEFL80PTE53₹48.11L/Yr
$55,980
Course duration: 2 years
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8.5/10(1 User)
#58New Mexico State University logo

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

New Mexico, Usa60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.2L/Yr ($23,508/Yr)Living₹7.78L/Yr ($9,052/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Agriculture and Communit...₹20.2L/Yr
$23,508
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.5/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024Ranked 296 by US News in 2024
#59Montana State University logo

Montana State University, Bozeman

Montana, Usa82.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.35L/Yr ($19,026/Yr)Living₹7.95L/Yr ($9,250/Yr)Admission M.S Health & Human DevelopmentIELTS5.5PTE48₹16.35L/Yr
$19,026
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024Ranked 303 by US News in 2024
#60The New School logo

The New School, New York City

New York, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.13L/Yr ($33,900/Yr)Living₹15.98L/Yr ($18,600/Yr)Admission Ph.D Cognitive, Social, and Deve...₹29.13L/Yr
$33,900
Course duration: 5 years
Programs
7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 801 by THE in 2024Ranked 781 by QS in 2025
#61Bowling Green State University logo

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.5L/Yr ($23,851/Yr)Living₹7.65L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission M.Ed Workforce Education and Dev...IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.31L/Yr
$30,617
Course duration: 1 year
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Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#62Western Michigan University logo

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.7L/Yr ($20,595/Yr)Living₹8.46L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission B.S Fashion Design and Developme...IELTS6.0PTE48₹17.7L/Yr
$20,595
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#63Central Michigan University logo

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant

Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.53L/Yr ($20,400/Yr)Living₹8.37L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission B.B.A Real Estate: Development a...SAT1190TOEFL79PTE68₹17.53L/Yr
$20,400
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#64Oakland 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.S Human Resource DevelopmentTOEFL79PTE53₹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
#65Texas State University logo

Texas State University, San Marcos

Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission M.A Developmental EducationIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.12L/Yr
$32,720
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#66University of South Dakota logo

University of South Dakota, Vermillion

South Dakota, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.42L/Yr ($14,449/Yr)Living₹6.9L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission M.A Human Development and Educat...IELTS6.0PTE53₹12.42L/Yr
$14,449
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#67Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹38.22L/Yr ($44,475/Yr)Living₹12.99L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission M.S Infant Mental Health-Develop...₹40.27L/Yr
$46,860
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#68Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.53L/Yr ($30,867/Yr)Living₹10.89L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission B.S Human DevelopmentSAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.53L/Yr
$30,867
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 389 by QS in 2025Ranked 47 by US News in 2024
#69University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Columbia

Missouri, Usa
Tuition:  ₹20.53L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living₹9.17L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission M.S Human Development and Family...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.53L/Yr
$23,894
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#70University 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.S Human Development and Family...TOEFL79PTE47₹22.34L/Yr
$25,991
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 651 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#71University at Albany logo

University at Albany, Albany

New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.77L/Yr ($31,145/Yr)Living₹11.57L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission B.S Human DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE50₹26.77L/Yr
$31,145
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#72Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.12L/Yr ($29,227/Yr)Living₹9.89L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission M.Ed Counselor Education (Concen...IELTS7PTE65₹23.96L/Yr
$27,880
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#73Louisiana State University logo

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.61L/Yr ($28,635/Yr)Living₹10.1L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission B.S Human Resource and Leadershi...IELTS6.5PTE59₹24.61L/Yr
$28,635
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 901 by QS in 2025Ranked 185 by US News in 2024
#74University of Alabama logo

University of Alabama, Birmingham

Alabama, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.98L/Yr ($38,380/Yr)Living₹10.45L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission Ph.D Early Childhood Education a...TOEFL80PTE59₹32.98L/Yr
$38,380
Course duration: 5 years
Programs
9.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#75Worcester Polytechnic Institute logo

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa48.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.13L/Yr ($56,000/Yr)Living₹16.04L/Yr ($18,662/Yr)Admission B.S Interactive Media and Game D...TOEFL90PTE61₹48.13L/Yr
$56,000
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 901 by QS in 2025Ranked 82 by US News in 2024
#76Auburn 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.A Human Development and Family...SAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.16L/Yr
$16,480
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#77University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.49L/Yr ($56,424/Yr)Living₹10.84L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission M.A International Development₹43.48L/Yr
$50,592
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#78Clark University logo

Clark University, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.99L/Yr ($57,000/Yr)Living₹7.61L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission M.A Community Development and Pl...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹53.28L/Yr
$62,000
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(1 User)
#79University of Massachusetts logo

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.36L/Yr ($36,485/Yr)Living₹16.15L/Yr ($18,790/Yr)Admission M.S Urban Planning and Community...TOEFL79PTE53₹31.36L/Yr
$36,485
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#80University of Vermont logo

University of Vermont, Burlington

Vermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹38.95L/Yr ($45,327/Yr)Living₹10.33L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission M.S Community Development and Ap...₹44.35L/Yr
$51,600
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#81Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.63L/Yr ($30,990/Yr)Living₹12.1L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission L.L.M Rule of Law for Developmen...IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.63L/Yr
$30,990
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#82University 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.S Development and Family Studi...ACT25TOEFL79PTE53₹36.1L/Yr
$42,008
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#83Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.66L/Yr ($21,713/Yr)Living₹9.38L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission M.S Digital Sciences (Digital Sy...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.36L/Yr
$22,522
Course duration: 1 year
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3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#84University of Wyoming logo

University of Wyoming, Laramie

Wyoming, Usa95.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,570/Yr)Living₹8.87L/Yr ($10,320/Yr)Admission B.S Energy Resource Management a...₹15.1L/Yr
$17,570
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#85University of Louisville logo

University of Louisville, Louisville

Kentucky, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.7L/Yr ($17,100/Yr)Living₹7.2L/Yr ($8,374/Yr)Admission M.Ed Counseling and Human Develo...₹14.7L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 195 by US News in 2024
#86West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.21L/Yr ($27,009/Yr)Living₹9.09L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission L.L.M Energy Law and Sustainable...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.59L/Yr
$27,450
Course duration: 1 year
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#87Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.58L/Yr ($13,480/Yr)Living₹6.47L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission M.S Physiology and Developmental...TOEFL80PTE53₹12.91L/Yr
$15,020
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#88University of Texas logo

University of Texas, San Antonio

Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.02L/Yr ($26,782/Yr)Living₹9.65L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission B.B.A Real Estate Finance and De...IELTS6.5PTE58₹23.02L/Yr
$26,782
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#89San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University, San Diego

California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,608/Yr)Admission M.S Child and Family DevelopmentGRE300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.26L/Yr
$9,608
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#90Baylor 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.S Computer Science-Game Develo...IELTS6.5PTE60₹44.46L/Yr
$51,738
Course duration: 4 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 93 by US News in 2024
#91Cleveland State University logo

Cleveland State University, Cleveland

Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.65L/Yr ($21,700/Yr)Admission M.Ed Literacy Development and In...Duolingo100IELTS6PTE50₹18.65L/Yr
$21,700
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#92University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

North Carolina, Usa
Tuition:  ₹18.04L/Yr ($20,987/Yr)Living₹8.75L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission M.Ed Birth-Kindergarten Interdis...TOEFL79PTE67₹16.75L/Yr
$19,487
Course duration: 1 year
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6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#93Miami 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.A Geography and Sustainable De...SAT1220TOEFL80PTE53₹33.97L/Yr
$39,526
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#94University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.25L/Yr ($23,562/Yr)Living₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission M.Arch Real Estate DevelopmentTOEFL79PTE49₹22.04L/Yr
$25,650
Course duration: 2 years
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6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#95University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.13L/Yr ($28,080/Yr)Living₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission M.S Instructional Design and Dev...TOEFL71PTE48₹24.13L/Yr
$28,080
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#96Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.53L/Yr ($29,706/Yr)Living₹11.03L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission B.A International DevelopmentTOEFL80PTE60₹25.53L/Yr
$29,706
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#97University of San Francisco logo

University of San Francisco, San Francisco

California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.77L/Yr ($40,457/Yr)Living₹12.32L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission M.S International & Development ...IELTS6.5PTE61₹24.05L/Yr
$27,990
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#98University 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.S Career, Technical and Workfo...TOEFL79PTE42₹14.7L/Yr
$17,100
Course duration: 4 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#99University of Montana logo

University of Montana, Missoula

Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.13L/Yr ($33,892/Yr)Living₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission M.A Global Youth DevelopmentIELTS6.0PTE41₹29.13L/Yr
$33,892
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#100Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University, Normal

Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.79L/Yr ($21,868/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission M.S Information Systems - System...IELTS6.5PTE56₹15.52L/Yr
$18,064
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 209 by US News in 2024