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Guide · updated September 2026

Best Universities in United States

We compared 852 universities in United States — typical tuition is ₹12.59 L a year.

Universities852
Typical tuition₹12.59 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹8K – ₹73 Llowest course fee
Cities564

Quick verdict

Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.

Lowest tuition

University of California - Berkeley Campus

Courses from ₹8K a year

 Most courses to choose from

Arizona State University

138 courses offered

Top 24 — Best Universities in United States

Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank come first (0 of the 852 here have one), then the rest by number of courses offered.

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University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, United States

from ₹6.48 L/yrTuition
85Courses
N/AAccepts
Columbia University

New York City, New York, United States

from ₹9.65 L/yrTuition
76Courses
N/AAccepts
Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

from ₹9.7 L/yrTuition
75Courses
N/AAccepts
Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

from ₹6.6 L/yrTuition
72Courses
N/AAccepts
University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

from ₹8.35 L/yrTuition
70Courses
N/AAccepts
University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

from ₹5.08 L/yrTuition
67Courses
N/AAccepts

At a glance

The first 8 side by side.

UniversityCityWorld rankTuition fromCourses
Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona — ₹18K 138
University of Southern California Los Angeles, California — ₹9.8 L 132
North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina — ₹4.25 L 108
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Minneapolis — ₹10.24 L 95
Texas A & M University College Station — ₹11.34 L 90
University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, Wisconsin — ₹1.24 L 90
Michigan State University East Lansing, USA — ₹7 L 85
University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona — ₹6.48 L 85

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in United States?

Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are Arizona State University, University of Southern California, North Carolina State University, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Texas A & M University. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.

How much does it cost to study in United States?

Across 852 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹12.59 L a year, ranging from ₹8K to ₹73 L. Living costs are extra.

Which is the cheapest university in United States?

University of California - Berkeley Campus has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹8K a year.

How many universities are covered?

852 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.

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