Best Public Policy Universities/Colleges in Study Abroad

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Oxford, Oxford England, Uk17.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.81L/Yr (CA$45,890/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr (CA$14,070/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Public PolicyGRE314IELTS7PTE66₹28.81L/Yr CA$45,890 Course duration: 1 year Programs	5.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 3 by THE in 2024
#2	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.51L/Yr ($34,306/Yr)Living: ₹11.4L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	M.S Public Health ResearchTOEFL104₹45.12L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024
#3	Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey, Usa6.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.38L/Yr ($57,410/Yr)Living: ₹16.03L/Yr ($18,630/Yr)Admission	M.P.PGRE298TOEFL100₹49.38L/Yr $57,410 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 6 by THE in 2024 Ranked 22 by QS in 2025
#4	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.59L/Yr ($50,674/Yr)Living: ₹22.19L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	M.P.HGRE322IELTS7PTE70₹43.23L/Yr $50,261 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024 Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 7.7 Best In Social Life Queen's University Kingston, Ontario ₹18.64L 1st Year Fees B.Eng Civil Engineering Apply Now University of Bradford Bradford, England ₹26.77L 1st Year Fees M.Sc Big Data Science and Technology Apply Now 8.1 Best In Academic The University of Queensland Brisbane, Queensland ₹25.62L 1st Year Fees B.S Agribusiness Apply Now 7.0 Best In Infrastructure waterloo test Waterloo, Ontario ₹40.9K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹10.01L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 6.7 Best In Social Life Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia ₹33.01L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.9 Best In Social Life University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) Fredericton, NewBrunswick ₹3.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Chemistry Apply Now 7.3 Best In Social Life University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba ₹13.88L 1st Year Fees B.Com Accounting Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois ₹16.23L 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 7.1 Best In Faculty University of Hertfordshire Hatfield, England ₹17.15L 1st Year Fees M.A Interior Architecture and Design Apply Now
#5	University College London, London England, Uk63%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹34.17L/Yr (£29,400/Yr)Living: ₹20.9L/Yr (£17,981/Yr)Admission	M.P.A Science, Engineering and P...IELTS6.0PTE59₹34.17L/Yr £29,400 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	9.0/10(11 Users)Ranked 14 by THE in 2024
#6	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.45L/Yr ($63,300/Yr)Living: ₹11.86L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Public Policy and ManagementGRE300TOEFL100₹65.81L/Yr $76,500 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#7	Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Singapore, Singapore20%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.86L/Yr (S$17,650/Yr)Living: ₹28.2K/Yr (S$420/Yr)Admission	M.A Public AdministrationIELTS6PTE55₹11.86L/Yr S$17,650 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 32 by THE in 2024 Ranked 15 by QS in 2025
#8	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹9.84L/Yr ($11,442/Yr)Admission	Master of Public PolicyIELTS7PTE65₹9.84L/Yr $11,442 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 34 by THE in 2024 Ranked 72 by QS in 2025
#9	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.61L/Yr ($29,775/Yr)Living: ₹6.91L/Yr ($8,032/Yr)Admission	M.S Public PolicyGRE318TOEFL100₹30.66L/Yr $35,646 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	9.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#10	King's College London, London England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.01L/Yr (£27,540/Yr)Living: ₹1.47L/Yr (£1,265/Yr)Admission	M.A Public PolicyGRE298IELTS6.0PTE59₹32.01L/Yr £27,540 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 33 by THE in 2024

#11	The University of British Columbia, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada69%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.88L/Yr (CA$53,958/Yr)Living: ₹7.13L/Yr (CA$11,353/Yr)Admission	M.A Public PolicyIELTS7.0₹33.88L/Yr CA$53,958 Course duration: 2 years Programs	4.5/10(95 Users)Ranked 27 by THE in 2024
#12	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.42L/Yr ($56,285/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	M.P.HTOEFL90₹54.94L/Yr $63,866 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 67 by THE in 2024
#13	The University of Queensland, Brisbane Queensland, Australia74.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.82L/Yr (A$44,144/Yr)Living: ₹13.03L/Yr (A$23,184/Yr)Admission	M.A Economics and Public PolicyGRE304TOEFL87PTE64₹24.82L/Yr A$44,144 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.8/10(23 Users)Ranked 77 by THE in 2024
#14	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.52L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.P.H Health PolicyTOEFL90₹26.52L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 30 by THE in 2024
#15	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.12L/Yr ($51,288/Yr)Living: ₹14.39L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	Master of Public PolicyGRE317TOEFL90PTE68₹44.12L/Yr $51,288 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024
#16	University of Bristol, Bristol England, Uk67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.8L/Yr (£26,500/Yr)Living: ₹5.94L/Yr (£5,112/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Public PolicyIELTS6.5PTE67₹30.8L/Yr £26,500 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024
#17	City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong Hong Kong, Hong Kong30%Acceptance Rate	Admission	B.A Public Policy and Politics-- Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 98 by THE in 2024
#18	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.5L/Yr ($36,621/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.P.H EpidemiologyTOEFL79PTE59₹37.31L/Yr $43,378 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(4 Users)
#19	University of Birmingham, Birmingham England, Uk13.54%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.68L/Yr (£22,950/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr (£13,047/Yr)Admission	M.A Global Public PolicyGRE298TOEFL80PTE60₹26.68L/Yr £22,950 Course duration: 1 year Programs	5.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024
#20	University of Sheffield, Sheffield England, Uk85.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.36L/Yr (£24,400/Yr)Living: ₹11.36L/Yr (£9,774/Yr)Admission	M.P.HGRE300IELTS6.5PTE56₹28.36L/Yr £24,400 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024
#21	University of Warwick, Coventry England, Uk14%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.91L/Yr (£26,590/Yr)Living: ₹93K/Yr (£800/Yr)Admission	M.A Public PolicyIELTS6.5PTE62₹30.91L/Yr £26,590 Course duration: 1 year Programs	4.3/10(47 Users)Ranked 83 by THE in 2024
#22	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 69 by THE in 2024
#23	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.1L/Yr ($40,809/Yr)Living: ₹9.7L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	M.P.H₹34.42L/Yr $40,016 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 84 by THE in 2024
#24	University of Leeds, Leeds England, Uk75.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.93L/Yr (£25,750/Yr)Living: ₹9.47L/Yr (£8,151/Yr)Admission	M.A Social and Public PolicyIELTS6.5PTE64₹29.93L/Yr £25,750 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	6.0/10(24 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024
#25	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.41L/Yr ($42,324/Yr)Living: ₹11.52L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	M.A Public PolicyTOEFL100₹36.41L/Yr $42,324 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#26	University of Technology Sydney, Sydney New South Wales, Australia75.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.71L/Yr (A$36,830/Yr)Living: ₹12.9L/Yr (A$22,940/Yr)Admission	Graduate Diploma Applied PolicyTOEFL79PTE58₹20.71L/Yr A$36,830 Course duration: 1 year Programs	5.7/10(19 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#27	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.09L/Yr ($18,703/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.P.HTOEFL90₹15.19L/Yr $17,653 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024
#28	University of Ottawa, Ottawa Ontario, Canada55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.29L/Yr (CA$38,692/Yr)Living: ₹10.26L/Yr (CA$16,334/Yr)Admission	B.Soc.Sc Economics and Public Po...IELTS6.5PTE60₹24.29L/Yr CA$38,692 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(33 Users)Ranked 177 by THE in 2024 Ranked 189 by QS in 2025
#29	Macquarie University, Sydney New South Wales, Australia40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.32L/Yr (A$36,150/Yr)Living: ₹9.53L/Yr (A$16,947/Yr)Admission	Master of Cyber Security Analysi...GRE304IELTS6.5PTE65₹20.46L/Yr A$36,400 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.7/10(17 Users)Ranked 176 by THE in 2024
#30	Georgetown University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa16.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.52L/Yr ($59,895/Yr)Living: ₹15.17L/Yr ($17,638/Yr)Admission	M.A International Business and P...₹51.52L/Yr $59,895 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 73 by THE in 2024
#31	University of Calgary, Calgary Alberta, Canada63%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹5.18L/Yr (CA$8,242/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr (CA$12,534/Yr)Admission	M.P.P/M.B.AGMAT600IELTS7PTE60₹5.18L/Yr CA$8,242 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 198 by QS in 2025
#32	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.07L/Yr ($19,850/Yr)Living: ₹22.91L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Public PolicyGRE298IELTS6.5PTE53₹16.26L/Yr $18,900 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 151 by THE in 2024
#33	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 201 by THE in 2024
#34	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.76L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.S Political Science - Public P...SAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.76L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#35	Queen's University, Kingston Ontario, Canada	Tuition: ₹16.78L/Yr (CA$26,725/Yr)Living: ₹6.86L/Yr (CA$10,920/Yr)Admission	M.P.HTOEFL88PTE65₹16.67L/Yr CA$26,551 Course duration: 16 months 1 More Program	8.7/10(21 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 193 by QS in 2025
#36	Deakin University, Geelong Victoria, Australia79.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.98L/Yr (A$30,200/Yr)Living: ₹6.58L/Yr (A$11,696/Yr)Admission	B.A Politics and Policy Studies ...IELTS6.0PTE52₹16.98L/Yr A$30,200 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.7/10(32 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#37	Swansea University, Swansea Wales, Uk53%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.43L/Yr (£19,300/Yr)Living: ₹9.68L/Yr (£8,325/Yr)Admission	M.A Public PolicyTOEFL88PTE67₹22.43L/Yr £19,300 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#38	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.27L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.37L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Policy - Economic Pol...₹11.27L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#39	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.38L/Yr ($37,644/Yr)Living: ₹5.01L/Yr ($5,826/Yr)Admission	Master of Public PolicyGRE310IELTS6.5PTE67₹32.38L/Yr $37,644 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#40	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.05L/Yr ($40,746/Yr)Living: ₹10.76L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.P.PTOEFL79PTE53₹35.05L/Yr $40,746 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024
#41	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.16L/Yr ($17,622/Yr)Living: ₹10.61L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.P.PGRE308TOEFL100₹15.16L/Yr $17,622 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#42	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.34L/Yr ($13,188/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.P.HGRE300TOEFL70₹11.34L/Yr $13,188 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#43	Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Georgia, Usa64.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.31L/Yr ($14,316/Yr)Living: ₹8.3L/Yr ($9,650/Yr)Admission	M.P.HGRE290TOEFL75₹12.31L/Yr $14,316 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#44	University of Westminster, London England, Uk18%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.11L/Yr (£13,000/Yr)Living: ₹13.76L/Yr (£11,840/Yr)Admission	B.A Public Relations and Adverti...IELTS6.0PTE60₹15.11L/Yr £13,000 Course duration: 3 years Programs	5.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024
#45	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.8L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.69L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	M.P.HGRE294TOEFL90PTE58₹4.8L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024
#46	Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.33L/Yr ($37,588/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission	B.A Political Science (Concentra...IELTS6.5PTE65₹32.33L/Yr $37,588 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024
#47	University of Alabama, Birmingham Alabama, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.49L/Yr ($14,520/Yr)Living: ₹10.46L/Yr ($12,160/Yr)Admission	M.P.H Health Education & Promoti...TOEFL80PTE59₹12.49L/Yr $14,520 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(4 Users)
#48	University of Regina, Regina Saskatchewan, Canada58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.54L/Yr (CA$10,419/Yr)Living: ₹4.83L/Yr (CA$7,691/Yr)Admission	M.A Public PolicyDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE59₹6.54L/Yr CA$10,419 Course duration: 1 year Programs	4.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 951 by CWUR in 2022
#49	Bielefeld University, Bielefeld North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (€307/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Public HealthIELTS7₹30.7K/Yr €307 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 701 by ARWU in 2022
#50	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	Master of Public PolicyTOEFL80PTE59₹23.92L/Yr $27,810 Course duration: 16 months Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024