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#1University of Pennsylvania logo

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹72.94L/Yr ($84,874/Yr)Living₹15.37L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE324TOEFL100PTE68₹72.94L/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:  ₹2.8L/Yr (Mex$61,272/Yr)Living₹47.6K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE311TOEFL100₹2.8L/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:  ₹33.92L/Yr ($39,466/Yr)Living₹9.14L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS7PTE70₹33.92L/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:  ₹37.37L/Yr ($43,488/Yr)Living₹12L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE312TOEFL100₹37.37L/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:  ₹15.21L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living₹7.92L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationGRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.21L/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:  ₹15.67L/Yr ($18,228/Yr)Living₹11.22L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL79PTE60₹15.67L/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:  ₹16.21L/Yr ($18,863/Yr)Living₹10.72L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationGRE318IELTS6.5PTE54₹16.21L/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:  ₹35.73L/Yr ($41,580/Yr)Living₹11.74L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE297TOEFL80₹35.73L/Yr
$41,580
Course duration: 2 years
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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:  ₹26.73L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living₹10.7L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL83PTE68₹26.73L/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:  ₹27.67L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living₹10.7L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE309TOEFL80₹27.67L/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:  ₹27.52L/Yr ($32,018/Yr)Living₹9.17L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE304IELTS6.5₹27.52L/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:  ₹13.63L/Yr ($15,864/Yr)Living₹7.03L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission M.P.ADuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.63L/Yr
$15,864
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#13University of Georgia logo

University of Georgia, Athens

Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.98L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE297TOEFL80₹21.98L/Yr
$25,578
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#14Illinois Institute of Technology logo

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago

Illinois, Usa57.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.46L/Yr ($29,628/Yr)Living₹11.67L/Yr ($13,582/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationGRE304IELTS7.0PTE63₹25.46L/Yr
$29,628
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#15Georgia State University logo

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.97L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living₹10.52L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission M.P.AGRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.97L/Yr
$30,216
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#16University of Texas logo

University of Texas, Arlington

Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,828/Yr)Living₹7.67L/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
#17Ohio University logo

Ohio University, Athens

Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.42L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living₹9.97L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration₹25.42L/Yr
$29,576
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#18American University logo

American University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹31.64L/Yr ($36,811/Yr)Living₹13.66L/Yr ($15,898/Yr)Admission M.P.A Key Executive LeadershipTOEFL80PTE53₹31.64L/Yr
$36,811
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024Ranked 711 by QS in 2025
#19Bowling Green State University logo

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

Ohio, Usa76%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.38L/Yr ($15,565/Yr)Living₹7.65L/Yr ($8,898/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE53₹13.38L/Yr
$15,565
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#20Central Michigan University logo

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant

Michigan, Usa71.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.85L/Yr ($27,750/Yr)Living₹8.37L/Yr ($9,736/Yr)Admission M.S Public AdministrationGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.85L/Yr
$27,750
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#21College of Charleston logo

College of Charleston, Charleston

South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.92L/Yr ($34,812/Yr)Living₹10.35L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission M.S Environmental Studies and Pu...₹29.92L/Yr
$34,812
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024Ranked 1648 by CWUR in 2022
#22Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Virginia, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹25.13L/Yr ($29,238/Yr)Living₹10.89L/Yr ($12,677/Yr)Admission M.P.A Public Administration and ...GRE310IELTS7.5PTE53₹25.13L/Yr
$29,238
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#23University of Oklahoma logo

University of Oklahoma, Norman

Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.94L/Yr ($20,877/Yr)Living₹9.1L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission M.S Public AdministrationGRE320TOEFL79₹17.94L/Yr
$20,877
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 701 by QS in 2025Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#24Clemson University logo

Clemson University, Clemson

South Carolina, Usa50.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.75L/Yr ($22,976/Yr)Living₹8.24L/Yr ($9,592/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE54₹19.75L/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
#25Clark University logo

Clark University, Worcester

Massachusetts, Usa54.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹53.28L/Yr ($62,000/Yr)Living₹7.61L/Yr ($8,860/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹53.28L/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
#26University of New Hampshire logo

University of New Hampshire, Durham

New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.9L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living₹9.68L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationTOEFL80PTE59₹23.9L/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
#27University of Missouri logo

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.97L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL79PTE53₹11.97L/Yr
$13,932
Course duration: 2 years
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#28Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University, Provo

Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.91L/Yr ($15,020/Yr)Living₹6.47L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission M.P.A Executive ProgramTOEFL80PTE53₹12.91L/Yr
$15,020
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#29University of Memphis logo

University of Memphis, Memphis

Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.62L/Yr ($17,010/Yr)Living₹3.26L/Yr ($3,790/Yr)Admission M.P.A₹14.62L/Yr
$17,010
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#30University of South Alabama logo

University of South Alabama, Mobile

Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹24.13L/Yr ($28,080/Yr)Living₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission M.P.ATOEFL71PTE48₹24.13L/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
#31Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.34L/Yr ($17,845/Yr)Living₹11.03L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission M.P.A Health AdministrationTOEFL80PTE60₹17.61L/Yr
$20,490
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.7/10(3 Users)
#32University of Central Oklahoma logo

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,100/Yr)Living₹6.85L/Yr ($7,970/Yr)Admission M.P.A Public and Non-profitTOEFL79PTE42₹12.98L/Yr
$15,100
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#33Nova Southeastern University logo

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale

Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.26L/Yr ($42,197/Yr)Living₹10.79L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission M.P.A Criminal JusticeGRE297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.26L/Yr
$42,197
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#34University of Dayton logo

University of Dayton, Dayton

Ohio, Usa58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.96L/Yr ($27,885/Yr)Living₹13.23L/Yr ($15,390/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS6.5PTE60₹23.96L/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
#35California State University logo

California State University, Fullerton

California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living₹13.44L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration (with ...TOEFL80PTE58₹11.27L/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
#36University of La Verne logo

University of La Verne, La Verne

California, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹22.04L/Yr ($25,650/Yr)Living₹11.33L/Yr ($13,180/Yr)Admission M.P.A Public Administration with...IELTS6.5PTE53₹22.04L/Yr
$25,650
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 170 by US News in 2024Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019
#37California State University Fresno logo

California State University Fresno, Fresno

California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹13.02L/Yr ($15,147/Yr)Living₹8.34L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission M.P.A Continuing and Global Educ...TOEFL80PTE53₹13.02L/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
#38University of North Carolina logo

University of North Carolina, Wilmington

North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.04L/Yr ($22,153/Yr)Living₹9.02L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission M.A Public AdministrationIELTS7PTE54₹19.04L/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
#39West Chester University logo

West Chester University, West Chester

Pennsylvania, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹19.34L/Yr ($22,500/Yr)Living₹11.12L/Yr ($12,942/Yr)Admission M.P.A Non-profit Administration ...₹19.34L/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
#40Widener University logo

Widener University, Chester

Pennsylvania, Usa69.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.99L/Yr ($20,934/Yr)Living₹12.05L/Yr ($14,024/Yr)Admission M.S Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE58₹17.99L/Yr
$20,934
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#41University of North Dakota logo

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks

North Dakota, Usa83.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹20.14L/Yr ($23,435/Yr)Living₹7.35L/Yr ($8,548/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS6.0PTE50₹20.14L/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
#42Gallaudet University logo

Gallaudet University, Washington

District Of Columbia, Usa66.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹15.62L/Yr ($18,180/Yr)Living₹11.63L/Yr ($13,530/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration₹15.62L/Yr
$18,180
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 236 by US News in 2024
#43Suffolk University logo

Suffolk University, Boston

Massachusetts, Usa84.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹42.23L/Yr ($49,140/Yr)Living₹12.93L/Yr ($15,046/Yr)Admission M.P.A/M.S Crime and Justice Stud...TOEFL80PTE65₹42.23L/Yr
$49,140
Course duration: 1 year
Programs
6.0/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024
#44Gannon University logo

Gannon University, Erie

Pennsylvania, Usa75.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹17.79L/Yr ($20,700/Yr)Living₹6.44L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS6.5PTE53₹17.79L/Yr
$20,700
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#45California State University - East Bay logo

California State University - East Bay, Hayward

California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹14.49L/Yr ($16,858/Yr)Living₹12.19L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission M.P.A Health Care AdministrationTOEFL79PTE47₹14.49L/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
#46Concordia University - Wisconsin logo

Concordia University - Wisconsin, Mequon

Wisconsin, Usa66.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹12.05L/Yr ($14,022/Yr)Living₹9.05L/Yr ($10,530/Yr)Admission M.B.A Public AdministrationIELTS6.5PTE61₹12.05L/Yr
$14,022
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 304 by US News in 2024
#47University of Nebraska Omaha logo

University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha

Nebraska, Usa
Tuition:  ₹13.77L/Yr ($16,020/Yr)Living₹8.08L/Yr ($9,406/Yr)Admission M.P.AIELTS6.0PTE44₹13.77L/Yr
$16,020
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 304 by US News in 2024Ranked 518 by FORBES in 2019
#48East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Tennessee, Usa79.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.72L/Yr ($27,603/Yr)Living₹6.83L/Yr ($7,952/Yr)Admission M.P.A Public Financial Managemen...IELTS5.5PTE43₹23.72L/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
#49Kean University logo

Kean University, Union

New Jersey, Usa74.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.9L/Yr ($21,996/Yr)Living₹11.61L/Yr ($13,513/Yr)Admission M.P.A Non-Profit Management₹18.9L/Yr
$21,996
Course duration: 2 years
1 More Program
Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#50Augusta University logo

Augusta University, Augusta

Georgia, Usa77.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹18.85L/Yr ($21,930/Yr)Living₹7.61L/Yr ($8,850/Yr)Admission M.A Public Administration₹18.85L/Yr
$21,930
Course duration: 2 years
Programs
Ranked 332 by US News in 2024Ranked 739 by CWUR in 2022