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#1Harvard University logo

Harvard University, Cambridge

Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.43L/Yr ($33,047/Yr)Living₹11.4L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL100₹11.73L/Yr
$13,638
Course duration: 2 years
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5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 1 by ARWU in 2022
#2University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹73.01L/Yr ($84,874/Yr)Living₹15.39L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹73.01L/Yr
$84,874
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 47 by ARWU in 2022
#3Columbia University logo

Columbia University, New York City

New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹2.81L/Yr (Mex$61,272/Yr)Living₹47.8K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE311TOEFL100₹2.81L/Yr
Mex$61,272
Course duration: 21 months
Programs
9.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 15 by ARWU in 2022
#4Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.95L/Yr ($39,466/Yr)Living₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS7PTE70₹33.95L/Yr
$39,466
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#5Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.41L/Yr ($43,488/Yr)Living₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE312TOEFL100₹37.41L/Yr
$43,488
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#6University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.68L/Yr ($18,228/Yr)Living₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL79PTE60₹15.68L/Yr
$18,228
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#7University of Miami logo

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.77L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE297TOEFL80₹35.77L/Yr
$41,580
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#8Rutgers University - New Jersey logo

Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick

New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.76L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL83PTE68₹26.76L/Yr
$31,104
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#9University 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.P.AGRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr
$32,202
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#10North Carolina State University logo

North Carolina State University, Raleigh

North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.54L/Yr ($32,018/Yr)Living₹9.18L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE304IELTS6.5₹27.54L/Yr
$32,018
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#11University 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.P.ADuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.65L/Yr
$15,864
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#12University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia, Athens

Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE297TOEFL80₹22L/Yr
$25,578
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#13Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.99L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living₹10.53L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.99L/Yr
$30,216
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#14University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Arlington

Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,828/Yr)Living₹7.68L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL79PTE53₹9.31L/Yr
$10,828
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#15American University logo

American University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.66L/Yr ($36,811/Yr)Living₹13.68L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission M.P.A Key Executive LeadershipTOEFL80PTE53₹31.66L/Yr
$36,811
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 711 by QS in 2025
#16Virginia 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.P.A Public Administration and ...GRE310IELTS7.5PTE53₹25.15L/Yr
$29,238
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#17University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL79PTE53₹11.98L/Yr
$13,932
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#18Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,020/Yr)Living₹6.48L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission M.P.A Executive ProgramTOEFL80PTE53₹12.92L/Yr
$15,020
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#19University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission M.P.A₹14.63L/Yr
$17,010
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#20University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.15L/Yr ($28,080/Yr)Living₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL71PTE48₹24.15L/Yr
$28,080
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#21Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.63L/Yr ($20,490/Yr)Living₹11.04L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission M.P.A Health AdministrationTOEFL80PTE60₹17.63L/Yr
$20,490
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.7/10(3 Users)
#22University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living₹6.86L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission M.P.A Public and Non-profitTOEFL79PTE42₹12.99L/Yr
$15,100
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#23Nova Southeastern University logo

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale

Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.3L/Yr ($42,197/Yr)Living₹10.8L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission M.P.A Criminal JusticeGRE297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.3L/Yr
$42,197
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#24University of Dayton logo

University of Dayton, Dayton

Ohio, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.99L/Yr ($27,885/Yr)Living₹13.24L/Yr ($15,390/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS6.5PTE60₹23.99L/Yr
$27,885
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
7.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1178 by CWUR in 2022
#25California 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.P.A Criminal JusticeTOEFL80PTE58₹11.28L/Yr
$13,116
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#26University of La Verne logo

University of La Verne, La Verne

California, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.06L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living₹11.34L/Yr ($13,180/Yr)Admission M.P.A Public Administration with...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.06L/Yr
$25,650
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 170 by US News in 2024Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019
#27California State University Fresno logo

California State University Fresno, Fresno

California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.03L/Yr ($15,147/Yr)Living₹8.35L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission M.P.A Continuing and Global Educ...TOEFL80PTE53₹13.03L/Yr
$15,147
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#28West 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.P.A Non-profit Administration ...₹19.35L/Yr
$22,500
Course duration: 2 years
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7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024Ranked 418 by FORBES in 2019
#29University of North Dakota logo

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks

North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.16L/Yr ($23,435/Yr)Living₹7.35L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS6.0PTE50₹20.16L/Yr
$23,435
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
5.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024Ranked 1193 by CWUR in 2022
#30Gannon University logo

Gannon University, Erie

Pennsylvania, Usa75.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.81L/Yr ($20,700/Yr)Living₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS6.5PTE53₹17.81L/Yr
$20,700
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#31California State University - East Bay logo

California State University - East Bay, Hayward

California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.5L/Yr ($16,858/Yr)Living₹12.2L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission M.P.A Health Care AdministrationTOEFL79PTE47₹14.5L/Yr
$16,858
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#32University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa
Tuition:  ₹13.78L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living₹8.09L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.78L/Yr
$16,020
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#33East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.74L/Yr ($27,603/Yr)Living₹6.84L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission M.P.A Public Financial Managemen...IELTS5.5PTE43₹23.74L/Yr
$27,603
Course duration: 2 years
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6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 320 by US News in 2024Ranked 1762 by CWUR in 2022
#34Kean University logo

Kean University, Union

New Jersey, Usa74.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.92L/Yr ($21,996/Yr)Living₹11.62L/Yr ($13,513/Yr)Admission M.P.A Non-Profit Management₹18.92L/Yr
$21,996
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#35Wichita State University logo

Wichita State University, Wichita

Kansas, Usa86.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.39L/Yr ($19,050/Yr)Living₹11.86L/Yr ($13,790/Yr)Admission M.P.ADuolingo115TOEFL79PTE58₹16.39L/Yr
$19,050
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 1889 by CWUR in 2022
#36Eastern Kentucky University logo

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond

Kentucky, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.29L/Yr ($24,750/Yr)Living₹8.37L/Yr ($9,728/Yr)Admission M.P.A₹21.29L/Yr
$24,750
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 352 by US News in 2024Ranked 641 by FORBES in 2019
#37University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Tyler

Texas, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.93L/Yr ($28,978/Yr)Living₹7.99L/Yr ($9,290/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS6.5PTE53₹24.93L/Yr
$28,978
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#38Roosevelt University logo

Roosevelt University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.34L/Yr ($20,153/Yr)Living₹11.12L/Yr ($12,927/Yr)Admission M.P.A₹17.34L/Yr
$20,153
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#39University of Michigan logo

University of Michigan, Flint

Michigan, Usa
Tuition:  ₹22.3L/Yr ($25,924/Yr)Living₹7.21L/Yr ($8,386/Yr)Admission M.P.A Criminal Justice Administr...₹22.3L/Yr
$25,924
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#40Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw

Georgia, Usa58.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹33.01L/Yr ($38,376/Yr)Living₹9.86L/Yr ($11,467/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL80₹33.01L/Yr
$38,376
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 395 by US News in 2024Ranked 1780 by CWUR in 2022
#41Barry University logo

Barry University, Miami Shores

Florida, Usa61.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.55L/Yr ($29,700/Yr)Living₹9.55L/Yr ($11,100/Yr)Admission M.P.A Non-profit₹25.55L/Yr
$29,700
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#42California State University-northridge logo

California State University-northridge, Northridge

California, Usa45.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.53L/Yr ($20,378/Yr)Living₹8.95L/Yr ($10,402/Yr)Admission M.P.A Health AdministrationGRE290IELTS6.5PTE58₹17.53L/Yr
$20,378
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1294 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#43San Jose State University logo

San Jose State University, San Jose

California, Usa55.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.52L/Yr ($21,528/Yr)Living₹10.87L/Yr ($12,641/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL80PTE53₹18.52L/Yr
$21,528
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1362 by CWUR in 2022Ranked 295 by FORBES in 2019
#44Middlebury College logo

Middlebury College, Middlebury

Vermont, Usa17.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.08L/Yr ($40,778/Yr)Living₹12.88L/Yr ($14,968/Yr)Admission M.P.A₹35.08L/Yr
$40,778
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 36 by FORBES in 2019
#45University of Pacific logo

University of Pacific, Stockton

California, Usa66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.56L/Yr ($26,226/Yr)Living₹11.49L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE298IELTS6.5₹22.56L/Yr
$26,226
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 238 by FORBES in 2019
#46Fairleigh Dickinson University logo

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck

New Jersey, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹37.17L/Yr ($43,216/Yr)Living₹11.26L/Yr ($13,086/Yr)Admission M.P.A Health Services Administra...GRE308IELTS6PTE53₹37.17L/Yr
$43,216
Course duration: 2 years
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5.7/10(1 User)Ranked 546 by FORBES in 2019
#47Murray State University logo

Murray State University, Murray

Kentucky, Usa85.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹7.97L/Yr ($9,263/Yr)Living₹7.66L/Yr ($8,906/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL88₹7.97L/Yr
$9,263
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 613 by FORBES in 2019
#48Buffalo State logo

Buffalo State, Buffalo

New York, Usa62.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.08L/Yr ($23,347/Yr)Living₹11.6L/Yr ($13,486/Yr)Admission M.P.A Public and Non-profit Mana...IELTS6.0PTE44₹20.08L/Yr
$23,347
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#49American Public University logo

American Public University, Charles Town

West Virginia, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹8.69L/Yr ($10,100/Yr)Living₹6.15L/Yr ($7,152/Yr)Admission M.P.A Disaster Management₹6.97L/Yr
$8,100
Course duration: 2 years
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#50DeVry University logo

DeVry University, Naperville

Illinois, Usa
Tuition:  ₹19.77L/Yr ($22,980/Yr)Living₹9.66L/Yr ($11,232/Yr)Admission M.P.A Healthcare Management Emph...IELTS6.0PTE54₹19.77L/Yr
$22,980
Course duration: 2 years
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