Best Universities/Colleges in Study Abroad - Rankings, Programs, Fees, Admission Process, Scholarships

CD Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.31L/Yr ($43,048/Yr)Living: ₹25.82L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.S Zoology GMAT730TOEFL100PTE68₹64.91L/Yr $76,950 Course duration: 2 years 162+ More Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024 Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2	California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California, Usa8.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.39L/Yr ($57,364/Yr)Living: ₹12.48L/Yr ($14,796/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceGRE updated296TOEFL110₹47.54L/Yr $56,364 Course duration: 1 year 54+ More Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 7 by THE in 2024 Ranked 10 by QS in 2025
#3	University of California, Berkeley California, Usa16.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.7L/Yr ($15,051/Yr)Living: ₹17.01L/Yr ($20,168/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceIELTS7PTE54₹4.83L/Yr $5,721 Course duration: 2 years 69+ More Programs	7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 9 by THE in 2024 Ranked 12 by QS in 2025
#4	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.13L/Yr ($15,566/Yr)Living: ₹14.46L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceGRE updated326IELTS7₹9.87L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 2 years 71+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024 Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 6.6 Best In Academic San Jose State University San Jose, California ₹18.16L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now University of Pacific Stockton, California ₹40.61L 1st Year Fees M.S Engineering Science Apply Now 8.6 Best In Placement California State University - East Bay Hayward, California ₹11.8L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management Riverside, California ₹52.15L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 4.3 Best In Academic California State University Fresno Fresno, California ₹13.57L 1st Year Fees B.S Agricultural Education - Teacher Preparation Apply Now 7.6 Best In Faculty San Francisco State University San Francisco, California ₹6.34L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.7 Best In Infrastructure University of California Riverside, California ₹27.44L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now Claremont Graduate University Claremont, California ₹50.1L 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science and Analytics Apply Now California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, California ₹6.01L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California ₹14.95L 1st Year Fees B.S Business Administration - Management Apply Now
#5	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.62L/Yr ($32,748/Yr)Admission	M.S Data ScienceIELTS7PTE65₹27.57L/Yr $32,685 Course duration: 2 years 60+ More Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024 Ranked 72 by QS in 2025
#6	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.77L/Yr ($42,403/Yr)Living: ₹13.61L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.S Business AnalyticsTOEFL80PTE54₹50.7L/Yr $60,104 Course duration: 1 year 151+ More Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
#7	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.43L/Yr ($26,594/Yr)Living: ₹12.8L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Computer ScienceTOEFL100₹12.74L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 15 months 96+ More Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.88L/Yr ($52,020/Yr)Living: ₹14.11L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science - Data Scie...TOEFL90PTE68₹31.16L/Yr $36,944 Course duration: 2 years 275+ More Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#9	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.95L/Yr ($35,502/Yr)Living: ₹14.07L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceTOEFL80PTE56₹22.61L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years 95+ More Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#10	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.35L/Yr ($41,911/Yr)Living: ₹13.54L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science and Enginee...GRE updated320TOEFL100PTE54₹24.7L/Yr $29,280 Course duration: 2 years 80+ More Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 393 by QS in 2025

#11	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.35L/Yr ($20,573/Yr)Living: ₹13.11L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	M.S Business AnalyticsGRE updated320IELTS7₹51.44L/Yr $60,987 Course duration: 9 months 129+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 497 by QS in 2025
#12	University of California, Merced California, Usa	Tuition: ₹32.51L/Yr ($38,546/Yr)Living: ₹14.16L/Yr ($16,790/Yr)Admission	M.S Electrical Engineering and C...TOEFL80₹22.39L/Yr $26,544 Course duration: 2 years 28+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 60 by US News in 2024
#13	Sofia University, Palo Alto California, Usa	Tuition: ₹10.27L/Yr ($12,174/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science - Data Scie...GRE updated296TOEFL70PTE54₹9.51L/Yr $11,280 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024
#14	San Diego State University, San Diego California, Usa34.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.36L/Yr ($8,731/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceGRE updated300TOEFL80PTE58₹8.1L/Yr $9,608 Course duration: 2 years 102+ More Programs	5.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 105 by US News in 2024
#15	University of San Diego, San Diego California, Usa51.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.54L/Yr ($48,058/Yr)Living: ₹10.65L/Yr ($12,630/Yr)Admission	M.B.AGMAT590IELTS7₹33L/Yr $39,125 Course duration: 22 months 60+ More Programs	7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#16	University of San Francisco, San Francisco California, Usa71.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.75L/Yr ($45,938/Yr)Living: ₹12.09L/Yr ($14,330/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Data ScienceGRE updated319TOEFL92PTE62₹41.97L/Yr $49,760 Course duration: 1 year 78+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#17	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.01L/Yr ($8,316/Yr)Living: ₹12.23L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceTOEFL80PTE59₹7.55L/Yr $8,956 Course duration: 2 years 106+ More Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#18	Humboldt State University, Arcata California, Usa77.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.63L/Yr ($7,855/Yr)Living: ₹10.98L/Yr ($13,016/Yr)Admission	M.B.AGMAT500IELTS6.5PTE54₹11.44L/Yr $13,557 Course duration: 2 years 51+ More Programs	Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 623 by FORBES in 2019
#19	California State University, Los Angeles California, Usa46%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.96L/Yr ($17,740/Yr)Living: ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceTOEFL80PTE53₹15.13L/Yr $17,940 Course duration: 2 years 140+ More Programs	5.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1629 by CWUR in 2022
#20	California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California, Usa31.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.01L/Yr ($22,542/Yr)Living: ₹11.08L/Yr ($13,134/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceGRE updated306IELTS6.5₹17.11L/Yr $20,282 Course duration: 2 years 85+ More Programs	7.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1179 by CWUR in 2022
#21	Santa Clara University, Santa Clara California, Usa48.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.5L/Yr ($48,009/Yr)Living: ₹12.22L/Yr ($14,487/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer Science and Enginee...IELTS6.5PTE54₹22.69L/Yr $26,904 Course duration: 2 years 53+ More Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 60 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1169 by CWUR in 2022
#22	Pepperdine University, Malibu California, Usa38.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.09L/Yr ($60,570/Yr)Living: ₹12.54L/Yr ($14,870/Yr)Admission	M.B.A FinanceGMAT500IELTS6.5₹46.08L/Yr $54,630 Course duration: 2 years 54+ More Programs	Ranked 76 by US News in 2024 Ranked 928 by CWUR in 2022
#23	Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles California, Usa53.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.15L/Yr ($46,412/Yr)Living: ₹11.18L/Yr ($13,255/Yr)Admission	M.S Electrical EngineeringGRE updated319TOEFL100PTE53₹14.75L/Yr $17,484 Course duration: 2 years 44+ More Programs	Ranked 93 by US News in 2024 Ranked 124 by FORBES in 2019
#24	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.01L/Yr ($16,606/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceIELTS6.5PTE46₹13.03L/Yr $15,446 Course duration: 2 years 181+ More Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#25	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.4L/Yr ($15,885/Yr)Living: ₹13.19L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceTOEFL95PTE58₹11.06L/Yr $13,116 Course duration: 2 years 170+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#26	Chapman University, Orange California, Usa54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.93L/Yr ($54,448/Yr)Living: ₹12.58L/Yr ($14,910/Yr)Admission	M.S Computational and Data Scien...GRE updated303IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.53L/Yr $27,900 Course duration: 2 years 50+ More Programs	8.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1644 by CWUR in 2022
#27	University of La Verne, La Verne California, Usa48.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.68L/Yr ($37,564/Yr)Living: ₹11.12L/Yr ($13,180/Yr)Admission	M.S AccountingIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.64L/Yr $25,650 Course duration: 2 years 66+ More Programs	Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 455 by FORBES in 2019
#28	California State University, San Bernardino California, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.3L/Yr ($18,142/Yr)Living: ₹11.15L/Yr ($13,221/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceGRE updated296IELTS6PTE64₹18.16L/Yr $21,532 Course duration: 1 year 106+ More Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 170 by US News in 2024 Ranked 500 by FORBES in 2019
#29	California State University Fresno, Fresno California, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.36L/Yr ($15,834/Yr)Living: ₹8.19L/Yr ($9,704/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹12.78L/Yr $15,147 Course duration: 2 years 147+ More Programs	3.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1117 by CWUR in 2022
#30	Azusa Pacific University, Azusa California, Usa61.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.07L/Yr ($36,839/Yr)Living: ₹8.26L/Yr ($9,794/Yr)Admission	M.S Biotechnology₹33.32L/Yr $39,507 Course duration: 2 years 64+ More Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 416 by FORBES in 2019
#31	Biola University, La Mirada California, Usa64.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.05L/Yr ($37,998/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,972/Yr)Admission	M.B.AGMAT525IELTS7PTE58₹20.14L/Yr $23,880 Course duration: 2 years 44+ More Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 293 by FORBES in 2019
#32	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.58L/Yr ($14,915/Yr)Living: ₹11.96L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	M.S Statistics - Data ScienceTOEFL79PTE47₹14.22L/Yr $16,858 Course duration: 2 years 134+ More Programs	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#33	Concordia University, Irvine California, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.7L/Yr ($25,723/Yr)Living: ₹9.24L/Yr ($10,960/Yr)Admission	M.B.AGMAT580IELTS6.5PTE55₹15.86L/Yr $18,800 Course duration: 2 years 85+ More Programs	Ranked 345 by US News in 2024
#34	Dominican University, San Rafael California, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.89L/Yr ($43,734/Yr)Living: ₹12.36L/Yr ($14,650/Yr)Admission	M.B.AGMAT560TOEFL80PTE53₹33.1L/Yr $39,240 Course duration: 1 year 39+ More Programs	Ranked 369 by US News in 2024
#35	University of California, San Francisco California, Usa25%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.11L/Yr ($21,471/Yr)Admission	M.B.AGMAT620TOEFL92PTE62₹66.81L/Yr $79,200 Course duration: 20 months 27+ More Programs	Ranked 19 by ARWU in 2022 Ranked 38 by CWUR in 2022
#36	Claremont McKenna College, Claremont California, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.68L/Yr ($54,160/Yr)Living: ₹13.68L/Yr ($16,220/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Mathematical Sciences₹45.68L/Yr $54,160 Course duration: 4 years 18+ More Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 933 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 29 by FORBES in 2019
#37	Pomona College, Claremont California, Usa10.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.97L/Yr ($59,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.62L/Yr ($16,150/Yr)Admission	B.A Liberal ArtsIELTS7₹49.97L/Yr $59,238 Course duration: 4 years 35+ More Programs	Ranked 959 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 12 by FORBES in 2019
#38	Loma Linda University, Loma Linda California, Usa	Tuition: ₹27.73L/Yr ($32,873/Yr)Admission	M.S Nutrition and Dietetics (Pos...IELTS6.5PTE54₹40.74L/Yr $48,300 Course duration: 2 years 32+ More Programs	Ranked 1101 by CWUR in 2022
#39	California State University-northridge, Northridge California, Usa45.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.41L/Yr ($43,160/Yr)Living: ₹8.77L/Yr ($10,402/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceGRE updated290IELTS6.5PTE58₹17.19L/Yr $20,378 Course duration: 2 years 150+ More Programs	6.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 1294 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 474 by FORBES in 2019
#40	San Jose State University, San Jose California, Usa55.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.21L/Yr ($21,587/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,641/Yr)Admission	M.S Data ScienceIELTS7PTE62₹18.16L/Yr $21,528 Course duration: 2 years 201+ More Programs	6.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1362 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 295 by FORBES in 2019
#41	College of Business, California State University - Long Beach, Long Beach California, Usa	Tuition: ₹17.13L/Yr ($20,313/Yr)Living: ₹10.53L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)	M.S FinanceGMAT530IELTS6PTE44₹26.57L/Yr $31,500 Course duration: 1 year 11+ More Programs	Ranked 1401 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Claremont Graduate University, Claremont California, Usa	Tuition: ₹47.97L/Yr ($56,870/Yr)Admission	M.S Data Science and AnalyticsGRE updated300IELTS6.5₹50.1L/Yr $59,400 Course duration: 1 year 40+ More Programs	Ranked 1560 by CWUR in 2022
#43	Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey California, Usa	Tuition: ₹3.37L/Yr ($4,000/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceTOEFL83-- Course duration: 2 years 11+ More Programs	Ranked 1673 by CWUR in 2022
#44	California State University, Sacramento California, Usa67.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.81L/Yr ($25,854/Yr)Living: ₹12.14L/Yr ($14,396/Yr)Admission	M.S Computer ScienceIELTS6.5PTE65₹30.47L/Yr $36,118 Course duration: 1 year 147+ More Programs	9.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 1725 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 469 by FORBES in 2019
#45	Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park California, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹8.78L/Yr ($10,409/Yr)Living: ₹11.43L/Yr ($13,554/Yr)Admission	M.A Cultural Resource ManagementIELTS6.5PTE56₹10.02L/Yr $11,880 Course duration: 2 years 46+ More Programs	Ranked 1993 by CWUR in 2022 Ranked 457 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Harvey Mudd College, Claremont California, Usa13%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.73L/Yr ($62,516/Yr)Living: ₹14.84L/Yr ($17,592/Yr)Admission	B.S Computer ScienceTOEFL100₹52.73L/Yr $62,516 Course duration: 4 years 8+ More Programs	Ranked 23 by FORBES in 2019
#47	Pitzer College, Claremont California, Usa13.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.6L/Yr ($54,056/Yr)Living: ₹13.72L/Yr ($16,264/Yr)Admission	B.A Economics₹45.6L/Yr $54,056 Course duration: 4 years 16+ More Programs	Ranked 54 by FORBES in 2019
#48	Occidental College, Los Angeles California, Usa45.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.62L/Yr ($54,090/Yr)Living: ₹12.63L/Yr ($14,968/Yr)Admission	B.A History₹45.62L/Yr $54,090 Course duration: 4 years 24+ More Programs	Ranked 102 by FORBES in 2019
#49	University of Pacific, Stockton California, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.78L/Yr ($49,530/Yr)Living: ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,356/Yr)Admission	M.S Business AnalyticsDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE50₹41.97L/Yr $49,755 Course duration: 2 years 74+ More Programs	Ranked 238 by FORBES in 2019
#50	California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks California, Usa64.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.83L/Yr ($42,481/Yr)Living: ₹11.24L/Yr ($13,320/Yr)Admission	M.S Information TechnologyGRE updated296IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.96L/Yr $30,780 Course duration: 2 years 32+ More Programs	Ranked 255 by FORBES in 2019