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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 Regional Studies - Russia, E...GRE292TOEFL90₹45.12L/Yr
$52,456
Course duration: 2 years
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5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024
#2Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.89L/Yr ($20,800/Yr)Living₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission M.A Human Development and Family...IELTS7PTE70₹17.89L/Yr
$20,800
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024
#3University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Austin

Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.91L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission M.A Iberian and Latin American L...IELTS6.5₹19.91L/Yr
$23,149
Course duration: 2 years
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7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024
#4University of California logo

University of California, Davis

California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.59L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission M.A Study of ReligionTOEFL80PTE54₹28.59L/Yr
$33,238
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 89 by THE in 2024
#5University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.52L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission M.A English with Literature, Med...₹26.52L/Yr
$30,826
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 30 by THE in 2024
#6University of Minnesota - Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis

Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.69L/Yr ($29,864/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission M.A Asian Literatures, Cultures,...TOEFL79PTE59₹25.69L/Yr
$29,864
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.5/10(4 Users)
#7Ohio 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 Medical Humanities and Socia...₹37.1L/Yr
$43,128
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 47 by THE in 2024
#8University 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 Criminology and Criminal Jus...GRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr
$17,693
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024
#9Pennsylvania 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 Criminology₹27.7L/Yr
$32,200
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 84 by THE in 2024
#10University of Florida logo

University of Florida, Gainesville

Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.92L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living₹9.89L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission M.A Criminology, Law and SocietyGRE308IELTS6₹25.92L/Yr
$30,138
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#11University 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 Equity and Cultu...IELTS6.5PTE54₹29.87L/Yr
$34,728
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#12University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.37L/Yr ($16,700/Yr)Living₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission M.A Art and Visual Culture Educa...TOEFL79PTE60₹14.37L/Yr
$16,700
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024
#13University 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 Criminology, Law and JusticeGRE318IELTS6.5PTE54₹16.23L/Yr
$18,863
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#14University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa, Iowa City

Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.11L/Yr ($31,511/Yr)Living₹8.99L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission M.A Leisure Studies₹27.11L/Yr
$31,511
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024
#15University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission M.A Education, Culture and Socie...GRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr
$32,202
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#16George 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 CriminologyGRE314IELTS6.0PTE53₹27.74L/Yr
$32,250
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#17University of California logo

University of California, Riverside

California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.98L/Yr ($32,533/Yr)Living₹13.37L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission M.A Education, Society and Cultu...₹27.98L/Yr
$32,533
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#18Stony Brook University logo

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook

New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.13L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living₹11.57L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission M.A European Languages, Literatu...GRE309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.13L/Yr
$25,732
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#19Florida State University logo

Florida State University, Tallahassee

Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.24L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission M.A CriminologyIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.24L/Yr
$20,043
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#20University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida, Tampa

Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.65L/Yr ($15,864/Yr)Living₹7.03L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission M.A CriminologyDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.65L/Yr
$15,864
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#21Washington State University logo

Washington State University, Pullman

Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.85L/Yr ($27,722/Yr)Living₹9.77L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice and Crimino...GRE298IELTS7₹23.85L/Yr
$27,722
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#22University 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 Education and Human Developm...Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE58₹16.21L/Yr
$18,842
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#23University of South Carolina logo

University of South Carolina, Columbia

South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.8L/Yr ($14,880/Yr)Living₹15.1L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission M.A SociologyTOEFL80PTE53₹12.8L/Yr
$14,880
Course duration: 2 years
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8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#24George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.91L/Yr ($48,720/Yr)Living₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission M.A CriminologyGRE309IELTS6.5PTE59₹43.2L/Yr
$50,220
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#25Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.55L/Yr ($14,593/Yr)Living₹10.3L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission M.A SociologyGRE302TOEFL80PTE58₹12.55L/Yr
$14,593
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#26University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware, Newark

Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.55L/Yr ($27,375/Yr)Living₹10.61L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission M.A Sociology and CriminologyTOEFL100₹24.49L/Yr
$28,470
Course duration: 2 years
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9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#27Saint Louis University logo

Saint Louis University, Saint Louis

Missouri, Usa64.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.26L/Yr ($37,500/Yr)Living₹9.46L/Yr ($10,996/Yr)Admission M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...IELTS6.5PTE53₹32.26L/Yr
$37,500
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#28Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University, Syracuse

New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.9L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living₹13.21L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission M.A Spanish Language, Literature...IELTS6.5₹27.9L/Yr
$32,436
Course duration: 2 years
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5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#29University of Alaska logo

University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Alaska, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.03L/Yr ($20,961/Yr)Living₹7.51L/Yr ($8,730/Yr)Admission M.A Justice Administration₹18.03L/Yr
$20,961
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#30University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Arlington

Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.2L/Yr ($23,486/Yr)Living₹7.68L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission M.A Criminology and Criminal Jus...TOEFL79PTE53₹20.2L/Yr
$23,486
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#31Ohio 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 Law, Justice, Culture₹25.44L/Yr
$29,576
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#32University of Arkansas logo

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.38L/Yr ($19,040/Yr)Living₹9.21L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission M.A SociologyGRE300TOEFL79PTE58₹16.38L/Yr
$19,040
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#33University of Nevada logo

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.14L/Yr ($23,411/Yr)Living₹9.3L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission M.A Criminal Justice - Professio...IELTS6.5PTE44₹20.14L/Yr
$23,411
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#34Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Texas, Usa62.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.92L/Yr ($16,180/Yr)Living₹7.87L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission M.A Applied Linguistics - Langua...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹13.92L/Yr
$16,180
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 501 by THE in 2024
#35American University logo

American University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹48.15L/Yr ($55,980/Yr)Living₹13.68L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission M.A International Affairs - Comp...TOEFL80PTE53₹48.15L/Yr
$55,980
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#36Western Michigan University logo

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo

Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.4L/Yr ($15,577/Yr)Living₹8.47L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission M.A Orientation and MobilityIELTS6.5PTE48₹13.4L/Yr
$15,577
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 801 by THE in 2024
#37University of South Dakota logo

University of South Dakota, Vermillion

South Dakota, Usa88.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.43L/Yr ($14,449/Yr)Living₹6.91L/Yr ($8,030/Yr)Admission M.A Human Development and Educat...IELTS6.0PTE53₹12.43L/Yr
$14,449
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#38Georgia Southern University logo

Georgia Southern University, Statesboro

Georgia, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.24L/Yr ($16,560/Yr)Living₹8.3L/Yr ($9,650/Yr)Admission M.A Social ScienceGRE290TOEFL75₹14.24L/Yr
$16,560
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#39Adelphi University logo

Adelphi University, Garden City

New York, Usa70.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹42.44L/Yr ($49,335/Yr)Living₹13.01L/Yr ($15,120/Yr)Admission M.A Social Studies Education₹42.44L/Yr
$49,335
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 801 by THE in 2024
#40Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.36L/Yr ($23,670/Yr)Living₹10.9L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission M.A Material Culture and Public ...GRE310IELTS7.5PTE53₹20.36L/Yr
$23,670
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)
#41University 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 Human Development and Family...IELTS6.5PTE59₹20.55L/Yr
$23,894
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#42University of New Mexico logo

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

New Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.36L/Yr ($24,830/Yr)Living₹8.52L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission M.A Sociology₹21.36L/Yr
$24,830
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#43University at Albany logo

University at Albany, Albany

New York, Usa57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.35L/Yr ($28,312/Yr)Living₹11.58L/Yr ($13,464/Yr)Admission M.A Social StudiesGRE320IELTS6.5PTE53₹24.35L/Yr
$28,312
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)
#44University of Massachusetts logo

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa69.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.38L/Yr ($36,485/Yr)Living₹16.16L/Yr ($18,790/Yr)Admission M.A Applied SociologyTOEFL90PTE61₹31.38L/Yr
$36,485
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
6.7/10(1 User)
#45Loyola 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 Criminal Justice and Crimino...IELTS6.5PTE53₹26.66L/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
#46University 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 Justice StudiesTOEFL80PTE59₹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
#47Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.37L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission M.A Human Development and Family...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr
$22,522
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
3.8/10(4 Users)
#48Howard University logo

Howard University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.59L/Yr ($35,556/Yr)Living₹11.62L/Yr ($13,504/Yr)Admission M.A Sociology and CriminologyGRE298TOEFL90PTE59₹30.59L/Yr
$35,556
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
Ranked 801 by THE in 2024
#49Cleveland State University logo

Cleveland State University, Cleveland

Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.67L/Yr ($21,700/Yr)Admission M.A Psychology - Diversity Manag...Duolingo100IELTS6PTE50₹18.67L/Yr
$21,700
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#50University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

North Carolina, Usa
Tuition:  ₹16.76L/Yr ($19,487/Yr)Living₹8.76L/Yr ($10,183/Yr)Admission M.A Sociology - CriminologyTOEFL79PTE67₹16.76L/Yr
$19,487
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(1 User)