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#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.9L/Yr ($46,384/Yr)Living: ₹26.33L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.S Health policyGRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.03L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 28 by ARWU in 2022
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa8.45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹66.65L/Yr ($77,485/Yr)Living: ₹14.1L/Yr ($16,390/Yr)Admission	M.S Technology and PolicyTOEFL100₹66.65L/Yr $77,485 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 3 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1 by QS in 2025
#3	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.44L/Yr ($44,692/Yr)Living: ₹11.4L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	M.P.PTOEFL100₹45.12L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 1 by ARWU in 2022
#4	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa6.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.38L/Yr ($57,410/Yr)Living: ₹16.03L/Yr ($18,630/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Policy and Internatio...IELTS7₹49.38L/Yr $57,410 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 6.7 Best In Academic Washington State University Pullman, Washington ₹23.18L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Biotechnology Apply Now 7.6 Best In Academic Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado ₹24.36L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas ₹16.45L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now 5.2 Best In Academic Long Island University Brooklyn, New York ₹21.92L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Texas ₹29.93L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York ₹46.21L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.0 Best In Infrastructure University of North Texas Denton, Texas ₹27.93L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.84L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now Seattle University Seattle, Washington ₹43.29L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now
#5	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.71L/Yr ($50,811/Yr)Living: ₹22.19L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	M.P.H Health PolicyGRE322IELTS7PTE70₹43.71L/Yr $50,811 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024 Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.49L/Yr ($58,691/Yr)Living: ₹15.82L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	M.S Computational Analysis and P...TOEFL100PTE54₹49.71L/Yr $57,789 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#7	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.98L/Yr ($58,097/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Sciences and P...GRE317TOEFL100₹49.04L/Yr $57,010 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.34L/Yr ($55,036/Yr)Living: ₹15.39L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	M.B.A Business Economics and Pub...GMAT730TOEFL100PTE68₹73.01L/Yr $84,874 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 47 by ARWU in 2022
#9	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
#10	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.75L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy and ManagementGRE326IELTS7₹10.06L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024 Ranked 42 by QS in 2025

#11	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.19L/Yr ($40,910/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	M.P.AIELTS7PTE70₹33.95L/Yr $39,466 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#12	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.69L/Yr ($43,818/Yr)Living: ₹10.35L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.A Public PolicyGRE300IELTS6.5₹22.83L/Yr $26,542 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 16 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.62L/Yr ($51,869/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Public Policy and ManagementGRE300TOEFL100₹65.81L/Yr $76,500 Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#14	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.14L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.A Law, Economics and Public Po...ACT34TOEFL92₹34.14L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 4 by ARWU in 2022
#15	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.77L/Yr ($63,676/Yr)Living: ₹14.74L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Environmental Engineering ...GRE315IELTS7.0₹53.87L/Yr $62,620 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 37 by ARWU in 2022
#16	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.71L/Yr ($41,518/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 1 More Program	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#17	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30K/Yr (лв30,581/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Education Policy, Organizat...₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.91L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.57L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Education Policy and Planni...IELTS6.5₹19.91L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#19	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.91L/Yr ($40,582/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Policy and Man...TOEFL80PTE54₹28.59L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
#20	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.S Educational Leadership and P...GRE317IELTS7PTE54₹21.94L/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#21	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.11L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.34L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental PolicyIELTS6.0₹51.11L/Yr $59,420 Course duration: 4 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 68 by THE in 2024 Ranked 176 by QS in 2025
#22	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.69L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Living: ₹13.05L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	B.A History of Public PolicySAT1280TOEFL80₹26.69L/Yr $31,026 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#23	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.4L/Yr ($36,501/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.P.H Health PolicyTOEFL90₹26.52L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 11 by ARWU in 2022
#24	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.89L/Yr ($56,837/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Public Policy and Data Scien...GRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹31.78L/Yr $36,944 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 49 by ARWU in 2022
#25	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 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 26 by ARWU in 2022
#26	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.11L/Yr ($36,160/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 8+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#27	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.76L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹10.02L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.S Natural Resources Planning a...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.76L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#28	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.95L/Yr ($42,954/Yr)Living: ₹14.35L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	B.A Social Policy and Public Ser...ACT30TOEFL80PTE46₹36.95L/Yr $42,954 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#29	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50L/Yr ($58,130/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Policy StudiesSAT1460IELTS7.0PTE70₹50L/Yr $58,130 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#30	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.19L/Yr ($42,075/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.P.AGRE312TOEFL100₹37.41L/Yr $43,488 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#31	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa25.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.84L/Yr ($21,900/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,354/Yr)Admission	M.A/M.P.H Bioethics and Public H...TOEFL80₹18.84L/Yr $21,900 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(5 Users)Ranked 106 by THE in 2024 Ranked 196 by QS in 2025
#32	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.12L/Yr ($21,066/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A Business Administration and ...GRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#33	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.32L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A Social Relations and PolicySAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.32L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#34	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.04L/Yr ($46,550/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	M.S Bioscience and Health PolicyTOEFL90₹33.55L/Yr $39,000 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#35	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.61L/Yr ($35,583/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Policy and Administra...₹28.73L/Yr $33,400 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#36	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.S Health Promotion and PolicyIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.68L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#37	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.88L/Yr ($57,983/Yr)Living: ₹9.03L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Education Policy₹48.77L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#38	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.03L/Yr ($37,237/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 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#39	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.65L/Yr ($18,188/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.S Pharmaceutical Sciences - Ph...TOEFL79PTE60₹14.37L/Yr $16,700 Course duration: 2 years 7+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#40	University of Virginia, Charlottesville Virginia, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.06L/Yr ($44,251/Yr)Living: ₹11.99L/Yr ($13,940/Yr)Admission	M.ATOEFL90PTE54₹28.78L/Yr $33,452 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#41	Arizona State University, Tempe Arizona, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.23L/Yr ($33,986/Yr)Living: ₹13.84L/Yr ($16,091/Yr)Admission	L.L.M Tribal Policy, Law, and Go...Duolingo105TOEFL88PTE60₹42.18L/Yr $49,038 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#42	Georgetown University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa16.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.86L/Yr ($60,290/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,638/Yr)Admission	M.S Data Science for Public Poli...GRE319IELTS7₹51.52L/Yr $59,895 Course duration: 1 year 4+ More Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#43	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.62L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living: ₹14.43L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.S International Nutrition / La...₹46.62L/Yr $54,196 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#44	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.41L/Yr ($50,462/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.B.A Business Economics and Pub...GMAT670IELTS7₹48.64L/Yr $56,548 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 198 by THE in 2024 Ranked 355 by QS in 2025
#45	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.19L/Yr ($23,466/Yr)Living: ₹22.91L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Media AdvocacyGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹24.83L/Yr $28,864 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 396 by QS in 2025
#46	University of Illinois, Chicago Illinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.04L/Yr ($16,321/Yr)Living: ₹10.73L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission	M.A Public AdministrationGRE318IELTS6.5PTE54₹16.23L/Yr $18,863 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#47	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.29L/Yr ($51,493/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.P.AGRE297TOEFL80₹35.77L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years 9+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#48	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.53L/Yr ($23,861/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.A Educational Policy and Leade...₹27.33L/Yr $31,777 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#49	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.2L/Yr ($22,320/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Health Outcomes, Policy and ...TOEFL83PTE68₹37L/Yr $43,010 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#50	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.66L/Yr ($28,664/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.P.AGRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 7+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022