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#1University 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
#2Columbia 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
#3Cornell 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
#4Ohio 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
#5University 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 Public AdministrationGRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr
$17,693
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 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 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
Programs
7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#8University 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
1 More Program
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#9Rutgers 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
#10University 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
#11North 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
#12University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida, Tampa

Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.27L/Yr ($16,594/Yr)Living₹7.03L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission M.P.ADuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.65L/Yr
$15,864
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#13University of Tennessee logo

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.24L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living₹9.2L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission B.A Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE53₹27.24L/Yr
$31,664
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024Ranked 481 by QS in 2025
#14University 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
#15Illinois 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
#16University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.42L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living₹8.84L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission B.A Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE60₹24.42L/Yr
$28,384
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#17Georgia 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
#18George Mason University logo

George Mason University, Fairfax

Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.86L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living₹11.29L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission B.S Public AdministrationSAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.86L/Yr
$38,205
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#19Florida International University logo

Florida International University, Miami

Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.97L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living₹9.36L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission B.A Public AdministrationSAT1020TOEFL80₹15.97L/Yr
$18,566
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#20University 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
#21Ohio 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
#22American 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
#23Bowling 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
#24Central Michigan University logo

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant

Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.87L/Yr ($27,750/Yr)Living₹8.37L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission M.S Public AdministrationGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.87L/Yr
$27,750
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#25Texas State University logo

Texas State University, San Marcos

Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹41.46L/Yr ($48,200/Yr)Living₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE52₹41.46L/Yr
$48,200
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#26College 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.S Environmental Studies and Pu...₹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
#27Virginia 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
#28University of Oklahoma logo

University of Oklahoma, Norman

Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.96L/Yr ($20,877/Yr)Living₹9.11L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission M.S Public AdministrationGRE320TOEFL79₹17.96L/Yr
$20,877
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 701 by QS in 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#29Louisiana State University logo

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹50.67L/Yr ($58,904/Yr)Living₹10.11L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission M.P.A/J.DTOEFL79PTE59₹50.67L/Yr
$58,904
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
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#30Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.18L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living₹4.35L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission B.A Public AdministrationSAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.18L/Yr
$16,480
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025Ranked 93 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
#32Clark 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
#33University 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
#34Northern Arizona University logo

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff

Arizona, Usa78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.61L/Yr ($26,286/Yr)Living₹8.55L/Yr ($9,944/Yr)Admission B.A Public AdministrationSAT1135IELTS6PTE56₹22.61L/Yr
$26,286
Course duration: 3 years
1 More Program
8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 249 by US News in 2024
#35University 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
1 More Program
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#36Brigham 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
#37University of Texas logo

University of Texas, San Antonio

Texas, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.04L/Yr ($26,782/Yr)Living₹9.66L/Yr ($11,234/Yr)Admission B.A Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE58₹23.04L/Yr
$26,782
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.0/10(2 Users)
#38San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University, San Diego

California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹7.03L/Yr ($8,174/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Public AdministrationIELTS6.0PTE54₹7.03L/Yr
$8,174
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#39University 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
#40Miami University logo

Miami University, Oxford

Ohio, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34L/Yr ($39,526/Yr)Living₹11.36L/Yr ($13,202/Yr)Admission B.A Public AdministrationSAT1220TOEFL80PTE53₹34L/Yr
$39,526
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024
#41University 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
#42Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.35L/Yr ($17,845/Yr)Living₹11.04L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission M.P.A Health AdministrationTOEFL80PTE60₹17.63L/Yr
$20,490
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.7/10(3 Users)
#43University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.56L/Yr ($15,767/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
2+ More Programs
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#44Nova Southeastern University logo

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale

Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹32.36L/Yr ($37,614/Yr)Living₹10.8L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission M.P.A Criminal JusticeGRE297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.3L/Yr
$42,197
Course duration: 2 years
2+ More Programs
Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#45University of Montana logo

University of Montana, Missoula

Montana, Usa92.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.46L/Yr ($24,943/Yr)Living₹7.89L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission B.A Political Science - Public A...IELTS6.0PTE41₹21.46L/Yr
$24,943
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 361 by US News in 2024
#46University 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
#47California State University logo

California State University, Fullerton

California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.06L/Yr ($14,017/Yr)Living₹13.46L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration (with ...TOEFL80PTE58₹11.28L/Yr
$13,116
Course duration: 2 years
4+ More Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#48University of La Verne logo

University of La Verne, La Verne

California, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.07L/Yr ($33,795/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
1 More Program
Ranked 170 by US News in 2024Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019
#49California State University logo

California State University, San Bernardino

California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.56L/Yr ($16,930/Yr)Living₹11.37L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission B.A Administration Public Admini...IELTS6PTE50₹14.56L/Yr
$16,930
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#50California 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