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#1Harvard University logo

Harvard University, Cambridge

Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹45.12L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living₹11.4L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration (Mid-C...TOEFL100₹45.12L/Yr
$52,456
Course duration: 1 year
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5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 1 by ARWU in 2022
#2University of Michigan logo

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.83L/Yr ($26,542/Yr)Living₹10.35L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission M.A Public PolicyGRE300IELTS6.5₹22.83L/Yr
$26,542
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 16 by ARWU in 2022
#3Duke University logo

Duke University, Durham

North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹53.87L/Yr ($62,620/Yr)Living₹14.74L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission M.A Bioethics and Science PolicyGRE315IELTS7.0₹53.87L/Yr
$62,620
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 37 by ARWU in 2022
#4Northwestern University logo

Northwestern University, Evanston

Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.65L/Yr ($41,442/Yr)Living₹13.8L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission M.A Medical Humanities and Bioet...GRE315IELTS7.0₹35.65L/Yr
$41,442
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#5University of Wisconsin logo

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.94L/Yr ($25,504/Yr)Living₹13.63L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission M.A Educational Policy StudiesGRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.94L/Yr
$25,504
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#6Boston University logo

Boston University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.37L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission M.A Health Policy and ManagementGRE298TOEFL84₹50.37L/Yr
$58,560
Course duration: 1 year
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8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 26 by ARWU in 2022
#7University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.04L/Yr ($36,088/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission M.A Human Resources and Industri...TOEFL79PTE59₹33.72L/Yr
$39,200
Course duration: 2 years
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5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#8Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.1L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission M.A Arts Policy and Administrati...₹37.1L/Yr
$43,128
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#9University of Maryland logo

University of Maryland, College Park

Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.22L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission M.A Business Administration and ...GRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr
$17,693
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#10Pennsylvania State University logo

Pennsylvania State University, State College

Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,200/Yr)Living₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission M.A Educational Theory and Polic...₹27.7L/Yr
$32,200
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#11University of Massachusetts logo

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living₹11.19L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission M.A Public PolicyIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.68L/Yr
$12,410
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#12University of Colorado logo

University of Colorado, Boulder

Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.87L/Yr ($34,728/Yr)Living₹12.04L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission M.A Educational Foundations, Pol...IELTS6.5PTE54₹29.87L/Yr
$34,728
Course duration: 4 years
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7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#13University of Virginia logo

University of Virginia, Charlottesville

Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.78L/Yr ($33,452/Yr)Living₹11.99L/Yr ($13,940/Yr)Admission M.ATOEFL90PTE54₹28.78L/Yr
$33,452
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
7.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#14Arizona State University logo

Arizona State University, Tempe

Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.76L/Yr ($26,460/Yr)Living₹13.84L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission M.A Applied Ethics - Biomedical ...Duolingo105TOEFL88PTE60₹22.76L/Yr
$26,460
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#15Georgetown University logo

Georgetown University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa16.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.52L/Yr ($59,895/Yr)Living₹15.17L/Yr ($17,638/Yr)Admission M.A International Business and P...₹51.52L/Yr
$59,895
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#16Tufts University logo

Tufts University, Medford

Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.62L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living₹14.43L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission M.A Nutrition Science and Policy₹46.62L/Yr
$54,196
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#17University of Illinois logo

University of Illinois, Chicago

Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.23L/Yr ($18,863/Yr)Living₹10.73L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationGRE318IELTS6.5PTE54₹16.23L/Yr
$18,863
Course duration: 2 years
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7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#18University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa, Iowa City

Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.33L/Yr ($31,777/Yr)Living₹8.99L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission M.A Educational Policy and Leade...₹27.33L/Yr
$31,777
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#19George Washington University logo

George Washington University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.74L/Yr ($32,250/Yr)Living₹11.18L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission M.A International Science and Te...GRE314IELTS6.0PTE53₹27.74L/Yr
$32,250
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#20Illinois Institute of Technology logo

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago

Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.49L/Yr ($29,628/Yr)Living₹11.68L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationGRE304IELTS7.0PTE63₹25.49L/Yr
$29,628
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#21University of Colorado logo

University of Colorado, Denver

Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.21L/Yr ($18,842/Yr)Living₹9.98L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission M.A Administrative Leadership an...Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE58₹16.21L/Yr
$18,842
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 761 by QS in 2025
#22George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.76L/Yr ($26,460/Yr)Living₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission M.A International Commerce and P...GRE309IELTS6.5PTE59₹22.76L/Yr
$26,460
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#23Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.44L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration₹25.44L/Yr
$29,576
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#24University of Alabama logo

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Alabama, Usa52.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.06L/Yr ($31,460/Yr)Living₹4.34L/Yr ($5,050/Yr)Admission M.A Economics (Arts & Sciences, ...TOEFL79PTE59₹27.06L/Yr
$31,460
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 951 by QS in 2025
#25American University logo

American University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹57.78L/Yr ($67,176/Yr)Living₹13.68L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission M.A Global Environmental PolicyTOEFL80PTE53₹57.78L/Yr
$67,176
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 711 by QS in 2025
#26Bowling Green State University logo

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.39L/Yr ($15,565/Yr)Living₹7.65L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE53₹13.39L/Yr
$15,565
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#27Texas State University logo

Texas State University, San Marcos

Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.15L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission M.A Applied Philosophy and Ethic...IELTS6.5PTE52₹28.15L/Yr
$32,720
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#28College of Charleston logo

College of Charleston, Charleston

South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.95L/Yr ($34,812/Yr)Living₹10.36L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission M.A Community Planning, Policy, ...₹29.95L/Yr
$34,812
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 1648 by CWUR in 2022
#29Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.15L/Yr ($29,238/Yr)Living₹10.9L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission M.A Education, Educational Leade...GRE310IELTS7.5PTE53₹25.15L/Yr
$29,238
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#30University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Columbia

Missouri, Usa
Tuition:  ₹20.55L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission M.A Educational Leadership and P...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.55L/Yr
$23,894
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#31Clemson University logo

Clemson University, Clemson

South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.76L/Yr ($22,976/Yr)Living₹8.25L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE54₹19.76L/Yr
$22,976
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 86 by US News in 2024
#32University of Denver logo

University of Denver, Denver

Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.36L/Yr ($34,128/Yr)Living₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission M.A Media and Public Communicati...₹29.36L/Yr
$34,128
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#33Clark University logo

Clark University, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹53.33L/Yr ($62,000/Yr)Living₹7.62L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹53.33L/Yr
$62,000
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#34Fordham University logo

Fordham University, Bronx

New York, Usa45.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.96L/Yr ($56,920/Yr)Living₹15.01L/Yr ($17,445/Yr)Admission M.A International Humanitarian A...GRE314IELTS7.0₹48.96L/Yr
$56,920
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 89 by US News in 2024
#35Loyola University logo

Loyola University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.66L/Yr ($30,990/Yr)Living₹12.11L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission M.A Bioethics and Health PolicyIELTS6.5PTE53₹26.66L/Yr
$30,990
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#36University of New Hampshire logo

University of New Hampshire, Durham

New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living₹9.69L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE59₹23.92L/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
#37University of Montana logo

University of Montana, Missoula

Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.15L/Yr ($33,892/Yr)Living₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission M.A Philosophy - Environmental E...IELTS6.0PTE41₹29.15L/Yr
$33,892
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#38James Madison University logo

James Madison University, Harrisonburg

Virginia, Usa72.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.06L/Yr ($22,158/Yr)Living₹8.7L/Yr ($10,112/Yr)Admission M.A Communication and AdvocacyGMAT500TOEFL80PTE58₹19.06L/Yr
$22,158
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 124 by US News in 2024Ranked 1672 by CWUR in 2022
#39California State University logo

California State University, Fullerton

California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living₹13.46L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration (with ...TOEFL80PTE58₹11.28L/Yr
$13,116
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#40Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.77L/Yr ($25,312/Yr)Living₹10.42L/Yr ($12,114/Yr)Admission M.A Healthcare EthicsIELTS6.0PTE48₹21.77L/Yr
$25,312
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 151 by US News in 2024Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#41Stockton University logo

Stockton University, Galloway

New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.77L/Yr ($28,800/Yr)Living₹4.7L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice - Homeland ...₹24.77L/Yr
$28,800
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#42Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University, Montclair

New Jersey, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.27L/Yr ($18,920/Yr)Living₹12.44L/Yr ($14,458/Yr)Admission M.A Child Advocacy and PolicyTOEFL83PTE48₹16.27L/Yr
$18,920
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 163 by US News in 2024Ranked 1497 by CWUR in 2022
#43University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Wilmington

North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.06L/Yr ($22,153/Yr)Living₹9.02L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationIELTS7PTE54₹19.06L/Yr
$22,153
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by US News in 2024Ranked 1615 by CWUR in 2022
#44West Chester University logo

West Chester University, West Chester

Pennsylvania, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.35L/Yr ($22,500/Yr)Living₹11.13L/Yr ($12,942/Yr)Admission M.A Philosophy - Applied Ethics ...₹19.35L/Yr
$22,500
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024Ranked 418 by FORBES in 2019
#45Gallaudet University logo

Gallaudet University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.64L/Yr ($18,180/Yr)Living₹11.64L/Yr ($13,530/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration₹15.64L/Yr
$18,180
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#46Pace University logo

Pace University, New York City

New York, Usa84%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.72L/Yr ($32,220/Yr)Living₹10.18L/Yr ($11,835/Yr)Admission M.A Environmental PolicyIELTS6.5PTE54₹27.72L/Yr
$32,220
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024Ranked 400 by FORBES in 2019
#47University of Maine logo

University of Maine, Orono

Maine, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.69L/Yr ($27,544/Yr)Living₹8.72L/Yr ($10,136/Yr)Admission M.A Anthropology and Environment...IELTS6.0PTE53₹23.69L/Yr
$27,544
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 249 by US News in 2024Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#48Augusta University logo

Augusta University, Augusta

Georgia, Usa77.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.86L/Yr ($21,930/Yr)Living₹7.61L/Yr ($8,850/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration₹18.86L/Yr
$21,930
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 739 by CWUR in 2022
#49University of Akron logo

University of Akron, Akron

Ohio, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.38L/Yr ($30,672/Yr)Living₹10.58L/Yr ($12,296/Yr)Admission M.AIELTS6.0PTE48₹26.38L/Yr
$30,672
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 361 by US News in 2024Ranked 878 by CWUR in 2022
#50Regent University logo

Regent University, Virginia Beach

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.3L/Yr ($15,465/Yr)Living₹6.13L/Yr ($7,128/Yr)Admission M.A Healthcare Policy and EthicsIELTS7PTE58₹13.3L/Yr
$15,465
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 369 by US News in 2024