Best Film, Photography and Media Universities/Colleges in USA

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa5.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.95L/Yr ($52,659/Yr)Living: ₹11.31L/Yr ($13,248/Yr)Admission	B.A Theater, Dance and MediaACT32TOEFL80₹44.95L/Yr $52,659 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.2/10(5 Users)Ranked 4 by THE in 2024 Ranked 4 by QS in 2025
#2	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.55L/Yr ($55,704/Yr)Living: ₹15.06L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.A Film and MediaGRE updated317TOEFL100₹47.55L/Yr $55,704 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa9.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.99L/Yr ($56,212/Yr)Living: ₹15.27L/Yr ($17,888/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema StudiesSAT1560TOEFL100PTE68₹47.99L/Yr $56,212 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 16 by THE in 2024 Ranked 11 by QS in 2025
#4	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.7L/Yr ($26,589/Yr)Living: ₹10.27L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.A Media ArtsIELTS6.5₹22.7L/Yr $26,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2024 Ranked 44 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi ₹11.57L 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.6 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona ₹26.64L 1st Year Fees B.S Biological Sciences - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹27.02L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting Apply Now Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, Michigan ₹9.94L 1st Year Fees B.S Biochemistry Pre-Professional Apply Now 6.7 Best In Faculty University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts ₹31.15L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.7 Best In Social Life Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia ₹32.76L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.7 Best In Faculty University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma ₹14.6L 1st Year Fees B.S Engineering Physics - Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 6.7 Best In Accomodation Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas ₹14.34L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.42L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now 6.6 Best In Academic San Jose State University San Jose, California ₹18.38L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now
#5	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.31L/Yr ($54,244/Yr)Living: ₹11.77L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Visual Media₹46.31L/Yr $54,244 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#6	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.96L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living: ₹14.63L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	B.A Global Cultural Studies - Fi...SAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹54.96L/Yr $64,380 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 26 by THE in 2024 Ranked 61 by QS in 2025
#7	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.51L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.7L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.A Radio/Television/FilmSAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.51L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#8	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.7K/Yr (лв31,354/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S PhotographyDuolingo105IELTS6.5₹30.7K/Yr лв31,354 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#9	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.46L/Yr ($36,849/Yr)Living: ₹10.49L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	MFA Film and Media ProductionGRE updated312TOEFL79₹23.23L/Yr $27,216 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 52 by THE in 2024 Ranked 66 by QS in 2025
#10	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹40.91L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.78L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema and Digital MediaSAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹40.91L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025

#11	Washington University, St. Louis Missouri, Usa17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.73L/Yr ($59,420/Yr)Living: ₹13.24L/Yr ($15,511/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographyIELTS6.0₹50.73L/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
#12	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.49L/Yr ($31,026/Yr)Living: ₹12.95L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesSAT1280TOEFL80₹26.49L/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
#13	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.18L/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: ₹14.28L/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinematic Arts, Film and Tel...SAT1360TOEFL100PTE68₹54.18L/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#14	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹49.99L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.85L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.S Film and TelevisionSAT1430TOEFL90₹49.99L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.18L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.A Media (Minor)TOEFL79PTE59₹30.18L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 85 by THE in 2024 Ranked 203 by QS in 2025
#16	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.55L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹9.95L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Video StudiesSAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.55L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 86 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#17	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.85L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹11.92L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.A Film StudiesACT21TOEFL79₹33.85L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024 Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.38L/Yr ($37,931/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	B.A Film StudiesACT30TOEFL80PTE68₹32.38L/Yr $37,931 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#19	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.05L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.11L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.A Film StudiesSAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.05L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#20	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.19L/Yr ($54,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.38L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and PhotographySAT1480TOEFL90₹46.19L/Yr $54,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#21	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.56L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.63L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.A Film-VideoSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.56L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 122 by THE in 2024 Ranked 89 by QS in 2025
#22	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.47L/Yr ($28,658/Yr)Living: ₹9.82L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	B.F.A Theatre ProductionSAT1330IELTS6₹24.47L/Yr $28,658 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#23	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.69L/Yr ($60,550/Yr)Living: ₹8.96L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesDuolingo120IELTS7.5₹51.69L/Yr $60,550 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#24	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.07L/Yr ($42,256/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Film StudiesIELTS6.0PTE46₹36.07L/Yr $42,256 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 138 by THE in 2024 Ranked 320 by QS in 2025
#25	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.43L/Yr ($39,162/Yr)Living: ₹11.44L/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	M.A Film StudiesTOEFL90₹36.13L/Yr $42,324 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 145 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.67L/Yr ($18,361/Yr)Living: ₹11.14L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	B.A Film & TelevisionTOEFL70PTE53₹15.67L/Yr $18,361 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 155 by THE in 2024 Ranked 293 by QS in 2025
#27	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.81L/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: ₹8.85L/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesSAT1440IELTS7₹51.81L/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 161 by THE in 2024 Ranked 243 by QS in 2025
#28	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.47L/Yr ($63,804/Yr)Living: ₹14.32L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media StudiesDuolingo120IELTS7PTE68₹54.47L/Yr $63,804 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#29	University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.48L/Yr ($60,301/Yr)Living: ₹12.71L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission	B.A Film, Television, and Theatr...TOEFL93PTE68₹51.48L/Yr $60,301 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 199 by THE in 2024 Ranked 316 by QS in 2025
#30	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.37L/Yr ($23,860/Yr)Living: ₹8.92L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.A Film Studies₹26.9L/Yr $31,511 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025
#31	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.27L/Yr ($14,370/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Digital FilmmakingSAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹12.27L/Yr $14,370 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#32	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.58L/Yr ($27,616/Yr)Living: ₹10.63L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Media ArtsSAT1130IELTS6.5₹23.58L/Yr $27,616 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#33	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.99L/Yr ($45,666/Yr)Living: ₹13.71L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	B.A Film & Digital MediaSAT1170TOEFL80PTE46₹38.99L/Yr $45,666 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 393 by QS in 2025
#34	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.03L/Yr ($59,780/Yr)Living: ₹11.1L/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	B.F.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE61₹51.03L/Yr $59,780 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 371 by QS in 2025
#35	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.29L/Yr ($63,590/Yr)Living: ₹12.07L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	B.A Film StudiesSAT1420TOEFL100₹54.29L/Yr $63,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#36	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.27L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Theatre, Film, and Digital P...₹11.19L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 497 by QS in 2025
#37	Brandeis University, Waltham Massachusetts, Usa33.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹52.69L/Yr ($61,724/Yr)Living: ₹12.73L/Yr ($14,906/Yr)Admission	B.A Film, Television and Interac...₹52.69L/Yr $61,724 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 721 by QS in 2025
#38	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.33L/Yr ($24,990/Yr)Living: ₹8.67L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	B.A Film StudiesSAT1245TOEFL70PTE50₹21.33L/Yr $24,990 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#39	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.03L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema StudiesTOEFL80PTE53₹27.03L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 481 by QS in 2025
#40	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.01L/Yr ($26,950/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	B.S Film StudiesIELTS6.5₹23.01L/Yr $26,950 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 466 by QS in 2025
#41	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.48L/Yr ($28,673/Yr)Living: ₹8.59L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	B.A PhotographySAT1420IELTS6.5₹25.8L/Yr $30,220 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 587 by QS in 2025
#42	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.72L/Yr ($30,126/Yr)Living: ₹9.9L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	B.A Film StudiesTOEFL79PTE58₹25.72L/Yr $30,126 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 761 by QS in 2025
#43	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.23L/Yr ($28,384/Yr)Living: ₹8.77L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	B.A Film StudiesTOEFL80PTE60₹24.23L/Yr $28,384 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#44	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.46L/Yr ($38,026/Yr)Living: ₹7.16L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.F.A PhotographyIELTS6.5PTE53₹35.37L/Yr $41,430 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 681 by QS in 2025
#45	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.66L/Yr ($24,204/Yr)Living: ₹14.98L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.A Media ArtsTOEFL80PTE53₹12.7L/Yr $14,880 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 601 by QS in 2025
#46	University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.6L/Yr ($41,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.77L/Yr ($11,450/Yr)Admission	B.A Cinema StudiesIELTS7PTE46₹35.6L/Yr $41,700 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#47	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.62L/Yr ($38,205/Yr)Living: ₹11.2L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	B.A Film and Video StudiesSAT1320IELTS6.5PTE59₹32.62L/Yr $38,205 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#48	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.26L/Yr ($24,900/Yr)Living: ₹9.43L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Theatre-Film & New Media₹21.26L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#49	University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida, Usa50%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.88L/Yr ($29,143/Yr)Living: ₹8.34L/Yr ($9,764/Yr)Admission	M.A Interactive EntertainmentIELTS7₹30.58L/Yr $35,820 Course duration: 1 year 3+ More Programs	8.8/10(13 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 741 by QS in 2025
#50	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.57L/Yr ($42,838/Yr)Living: ₹13.11L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.A Television, Radio and FilmIELTS6.5₹27.69L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025