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#1Stanford University logo

Stanford University, Stanford

California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.01L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living₹26.31L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission M.F.A Art PracticeGRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.01L/Yr
$32,589
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2Yale University logo

Yale University, New Haven

Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹52.87L/Yr ($61,522/Yr)Living₹22.17L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE322IELTS7PTE70₹37.42L/Yr
$43,543
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#3University of Chicago logo

University of Chicago, Chicago

Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹55.99L/Yr ($65,145/Yr)Living₹15.81L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL100PTE54₹55.99L/Yr
$65,145
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 13 by THE in 2024Ranked 21 by QS in 2025
#4University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.18L/Yr ($32,796/Yr)Living₹15.37L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission M.F.AGRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹28.18L/Yr
$32,796
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024Ranked 11 by QS in 2025
#5Columbia University logo

Columbia University, New York City

New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹2.98L/Yr (Mex$65,116/Yr)Living₹47.6K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission M.F.A Visual ArtsTOEFL100₹2.98L/Yr
Mex$65,116
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 17 by THE in 2024Ranked 34 by QS in 2025
#6University of California logo

University of California, Los Angeles

California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.05L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living₹14.74L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission M.F.A Design - Media ArtsGRE326IELTS7₹10.05L/Yr
$11,700
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
#7Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.35L/Yr ($29,500/Yr)Living₹9.14L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission M.F.A Creative WritingIELTS7PTE70₹25.35L/Yr
$29,500
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#8University of Michigan logo

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹45.08L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living₹10.34L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission M.A Fine ArtsIELTS6.5₹45.08L/Yr
$52,456
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
#9Carnegie Mellon University logo

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.08L/Yr ($35,000/Yr)Living₹11.85L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission M.F.A₹30.08L/Yr
$35,000
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#10University of California logo

University of California, San Diego

California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.09L/Yr ($32,685/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL80PTE65₹28.09L/Yr
$32,685
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024Ranked 72 by QS in 2025
#11University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.92L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living₹13.62L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission M.F.A Human EcologyGRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.92L/Yr
$25,504
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 63 by THE in 2024Ranked 116 by QS in 2025
#12University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹45.29L/Yr ($52,699/Yr)Living₹14.38L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission M.F.A Animation and Digital ArtsGRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹45.29L/Yr
$52,699
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#13Boston 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 M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE298TOEFL84₹50.33L/Yr
$58,560
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#14University of Florida logo

University of Florida, Gainesville

Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.9L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living₹9.88L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission M.A Digital Arts and Sciences (A...GRE308IELTS6₹25.9L/Yr
$30,138
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#15University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.35L/Yr ($16,700/Yr)Living₹11.22L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission M.A Art and Visual Culture Educa...TOEFL79PTE60₹14.35L/Yr
$16,700
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#16University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.67L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living₹10.7L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission M.F.A Community-Based Art Educat...TOEFL80₹27.67L/Yr
$32,202
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#17University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.85L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living₹8.72L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission M.A Fine ArtsGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.85L/Yr
$23,100
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#18Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.85L/Yr ($44,040/Yr)Living₹7.21L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission M.F.A Theater/PlaywritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹38.6L/Yr
$44,910
Course duration: 3 years
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8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#19University of Connecticut logo

University of Connecticut, Storrs

Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.57L/Yr ($43,716/Yr)Living₹10.75L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission M.F.A Studio ArtTOEFL79PTE53₹37.57L/Yr
$43,716
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 565 by QS in 2025
#20Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.97L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living₹10.52L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission M.A StudioGRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.97L/Yr
$30,216
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#21Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹58.93L/Yr ($68,573/Yr)Living₹10.29L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL80PTE58₹58.93L/Yr
$68,573
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#22University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware, Newark

Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.48L/Yr ($58,740/Yr)Living₹10.6L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission M.F.AGRE308TOEFL79₹50.48L/Yr
$58,740
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 506 by QS in 2025
#23Syracuse 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.F.A Art VideoIELTS6.5₹27.88L/Yr
$32,436
Course duration: 3 years
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5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#24Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.42L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living₹9.97L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission M.A Painting and Drawing₹25.42L/Yr
$29,576
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#25University of Maryland Baltimore County logo

University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore

Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.91L/Yr ($24,336/Yr)Living₹10.17L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission M.F.A Intermedia and Digital Art...₹20.91L/Yr
$24,336
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 771 by QS in 2025
#26Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹42.4L/Yr ($49,335/Yr)Living₹12.99L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission M.F.A Creative Writing₹42.4L/Yr
$49,335
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#27University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.87L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living₹11.75L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6PTE44₹31.87L/Yr
$37,080
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 488 by QS in 2025Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#28University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi, University

Mississippi, Usa78.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.6L/Yr ($26,294/Yr)Living₹9.03L/Yr ($10,502/Yr)Admission M.F.A Documentary ExpressionTOEFL79PTE53₹22.6L/Yr
$26,294
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 851 by QS in 2025Ranked 163 by US News in 2024
#29Louisiana State University logo

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.62L/Yr ($58,904/Yr)Living₹10.1L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission M.A Creative WritingTOEFL79PTE59₹50.62L/Yr
$58,904
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 901 by QS in 2025Ranked 185 by US News in 2024
#30University of New Hampshire logo

University of New Hampshire, Durham

New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.9L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living₹9.68L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission M.F.A WritingTOEFL80PTE59₹23.9L/Yr
$27,810
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#31Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.11L/Yr ($22,237/Yr)Living₹9.38L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission M.F.ADuolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹18.87L/Yr
$21,952
Course duration: 2 years
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3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#32West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa76.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.59L/Yr ($27,450/Yr)Living₹9.09L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission M.F.A Graphic DesignGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.59L/Yr
$27,450
Course duration: 3 years
1 More Program
8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 216 by US News in 2024
#33Rochester Institute of Technology logo

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester

New York, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.56L/Yr ($54,176/Yr)Living₹10.89L/Yr ($12,666/Yr)Admission M.F.A Industrial DesignIELTS6.5PTE60₹46.56L/Yr
$54,176
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#34Howard University logo

Howard University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.71L/Yr ($32,248/Yr)Living₹11.61L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission M.F.A Electronic StudioGRE298TOEFL90PTE59₹27.71L/Yr
$32,248
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#35University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.62L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission M.F.A Theatre₹14.62L/Yr
$17,010
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#36Miami University logo

Miami University, Oxford

Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.14L/Yr ($32,748/Yr)Living₹11.35L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission M.F.A English - Creative WritingTOEFL80PTE54₹28.14L/Yr
$32,748
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#37University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Wisconsin, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.04L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living₹9.08L/Yr ($10,560/Yr)Admission M.F.ATOEFL79PTE49₹22.04L/Yr
$25,650
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#38University of San Francisco logo

University of San Francisco, San Francisco

California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.38L/Yr ($24,880/Yr)Living₹12.32L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission M.F.A WritingIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.38L/Yr
$24,880
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#39University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living₹6.85L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission M.F.A DesignTOEFL79PTE42₹12.98L/Yr
$15,100
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#40Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University, Normal

Illinois, Usa88.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.52L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,850/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE56₹15.52L/Yr
$18,064
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#41Pepperdine University logo

Pepperdine University, Malibu

California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.4L/Yr ($58,650/Yr)Living₹12.78L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission M.F.A Writing for Screen and Tel...IELTS6.5PTE54₹50.4L/Yr
$58,650
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 76 by US News in 2024Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#42California State University logo

California State University, Fullerton

California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living₹13.44L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission M.A Art - Drawing and PaintingTOEFL80PTE58₹11.27L/Yr
$13,116
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#43Hofstra University logo

Hofstra University, Hempstead

New York, Usa62.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹80.96L/Yr ($94,200/Yr)Living₹12.25L/Yr ($14,250/Yr)Admission M.A Creative Arts Therapy₹80.96L/Yr
$94,200
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024Ranked 1148 by CWUR in 2022
#44Bradley University logo

Bradley University, Peoria

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.52L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living₹8.86L/Yr ($10,310/Yr)Admission M.F.AIELTS6.5PTE58₹25.52L/Yr
$29,700
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 185 by US News in 2024Ranked 304 by FORBES in 2019
#45Chatham University logo

Chatham University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa54.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.7L/Yr ($28,740/Yr)Living₹9.79L/Yr ($11,390/Yr)Admission M.F.A Film and Digital Technolog...₹24.7L/Yr
$28,740
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#46Southern Illinois University logo

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Illinois, Usa80.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.78L/Yr ($30,000/Yr)Living₹9.13L/Yr ($10,622/Yr)Admission M.A Art History and Visual Cultu...IELTS6.5PTE54₹25.78L/Yr
$30,000
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 280 by US News in 2024Ranked 870 by CWUR in 2022
#47University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa
Tuition:  ₹13.77L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living₹8.08L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission M.F.A WritingIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.77L/Yr
$16,020
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#48Lesley University logo

Lesley University, Cambridge

Massachusetts, Usa63.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.8L/Yr ($37,000/Yr)Living₹13.54L/Yr ($15,750/Yr)Admission M.Ed Elementary Education (1-6) ...₹31.8L/Yr
$37,000
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 342 by US News in 2024
#49University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Tyler

Texas, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.9L/Yr ($28,978/Yr)Living₹7.98L/Yr ($9,290/Yr)Admission M.F.A Studio ArtIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.9L/Yr
$28,978
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#50Mississippi College logo

Mississippi College, Clinton

Mississippi, Usa49.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.7L/Yr ($18,270/Yr)Living₹8.26L/Yr ($9,610/Yr)Admission M.F.A Graphic DesignTOEFL79PTE52₹15.7L/Yr
$18,270
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 369 by US News in 2024Ranked 504 by FORBES in 2019