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India offers 135 Social Sciences programs across 40 universities. Tuition ranges from $2k–$45k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

135 Programs
40 Universities
$2k–$45k/yr Tuition
1% STEM
1% Scholarships

Why India for Social Sciences?

Living Cost

$4,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Master (83) Bachelor (32) PhD (20)

Top Universities for Social Sciences in India

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Delhi · National rank #2 · QS #558

M.Phil./PhD in International Relations · PhD M.Phil./PhD in Political Science · PhD M.Phil./PhD in Sociology · PhD MA in Political Science · Master MA in International Relations and Area Studies · Master MA in Sociology · Master PhD in International Relations · PhD
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Mumbai · National rank #3 · QS #118

Economics · Bachelor Master in Development Practice (MDP) · Master
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Kanpur · National rank #4 · QS #222

Economics · Bachelor PhD in Economics · PhD
University of Delhi

Delhi · National rank #5 · QS #328

Master of Arts in Sociology · Master Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science · Bachelor Master of Arts in Psychology · Master Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology · Bachelor
Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi · National rank #5 · QS #1001

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master Master of Arts in Psychology · Master
University of Calcutta

Kolkata · National rank #13 · QS #751

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology · Bachelor
Loyola College, Chennai

Chennai · National rank #14

PhD in Social Work · PhD Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Work · Master PhD in Sociology · PhD
University of Mumbai

Mumbai · National rank #17 · QS #664

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master Master of Arts in Sociology · Master Bachelor of Arts in Psychology · Bachelor
Mumbai University

Mumbai · National rank #17 · QS #664

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Economics · Bachelor Master of Arts in Sociology · Master
University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad · National rank #18 · QS #801

M.A. in Political Science · Master Ph.D. in Political Science · PhD M.Phil. in Political Science · Master
Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh · National rank #19 · QS #1001

PhD in Islamic Studies · PhD Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master PhD in Political Science · PhD
University of Rajasthan

Jaipur · National rank #20

PhD in Sociology · PhD Master of Arts (MA) in Public Administration · Master PhD in Geography · PhD PhD in Political Science · PhD PhD in Anthropology · PhD PhD in Psychology · PhD M.Sc. in Anthropology · Master B.A. in Political Science · Bachelor M.A. in Geography · Master B.A. in Geography · Bachelor PhD in Public Administration · PhD B.A. in Public Administration · Bachelor M.Sc. in Geography · Master B.A. in Psychology · Bachelor B.A. in Sociology · Bachelor
Symbiosis International University

Pune · National rank #24 · QS #696

Master of Arts in International Relations · Master
Kerala University

Thiruvananthapuram · National rank #25

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master Master of Arts in Sociology · Master
Osmania University

Hyderabad · National rank #30 · QS #1201

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master Master of Arts in Political Science · Master
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Bareilly · National rank #33

Master of Social Work · Master Bachelor of Arts in Political Science · Bachelor
Panjab University

Chandigarh · National rank #35 · QS #901

Master of Arts in Public Administration · Master
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Kottayam · National rank #37

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Bachelor Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master Bachelor of Social Work · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Political Science · Bachelor Master of Arts in Sociology · Master
Guru Nanak Dev University

Amritsar · National rank #38

Master of Arts in Political Science · Master Master of Arts in Psychology · Master
Andhra University

Visakhapatnam · National rank #41

Master of Social Work (MSW) · Master

All Programs

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Bachelor

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Master

PhD in Sociology

University of Rajasthan

PhD

Bachelor of Social Work

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Sociology

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Social Work (Children & Families)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

PhD

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (Counseling Psychology)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Master of Arts in Development Studies

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Development Studies

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

PhD

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practice)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Criminology and Justice)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit and Tribal Studies)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

Master of Arts in Social Work (Disability Studies & Action)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master

PhD in Social Work

Loyola College, Chennai

PhD

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Work

Loyola College, Chennai

Master

Economics

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Bachelor

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Calicut University

Master

Master of Arts in Political Science

Calicut University

Master

Master of Arts in Sociology

University of Delhi

Master

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science

University of Delhi

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Psychology

University of Delhi

Master

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sociology

University of Delhi

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology

University of Delhi

Bachelor

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Christ University

Master

M.A. in Political Science

University of Hyderabad

Master

Ph.D. in Political Science

University of Hyderabad

PhD

M.Phil. in Political Science

University of Hyderabad

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sociology, Economics

Christ University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in International Relations

Christ University

Master

Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical)

Christ University

Master

PhD in Islamic Studies

Aligarh Muslim University

PhD

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Aligarh Muslim University

Master

PhD in Political Science

Aligarh Muslim University

PhD

M.A. in Sociology

Tezpur University

Master

Master in Development Practice (MDP)

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Master Aid

Master of Arts in International Relations

Symbiosis International University

Master

M.Phil./PhD in International Relations

Jawaharlal Nehru University

PhD

M.Phil./PhD in Political Science

Jawaharlal Nehru University

PhD

M.Phil./PhD in Sociology

Jawaharlal Nehru University

PhD

MA in Political Science

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Master

MA in International Relations and Area Studies

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Master

MA in Sociology

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Master

PhD in International Relations

Jawaharlal Nehru University

PhD

Master of Arts in Political Science

Presidency University, Kolkata

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Presidency University, Kolkata

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Presidency University, Kolkata

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Sociology

Presidency University, Kolkata

Master

PhD in Sociology

Loyola College, Chennai

PhD

Master of Arts in Sociology

Sambalpur University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Sambalpur University

Bachelor

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Banaras Hindu University

Master

Master of Arts in Psychology

Banaras Hindu University

Master

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science

University of Calcutta

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology

University of Calcutta

Bachelor

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Sambalpur University

Master

Master of Arts in Political Science

Sambalpur University

Master

Master of Arts in Public Administration

Sambalpur University

Master

Master of Arts in Public Administration

Panjab University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

University of Lucknow

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

University of Mumbai

Master

Economics

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Bachelor

PhD in Economics

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

PhD

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Andhra University

Master

Master of Arts in Sociology

Utkal University

Master

Master of Arts in Political Science

Utkal University

Master

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science

Utkal University

Bachelor

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Utkal University

Master

Master of Arts (MA) in Public Administration

Utkal University

Master

Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology

Utkal University

Master

Master of Arts in Sociology

University of Mumbai

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

University of Mumbai

Bachelor

M.A. Sociology

Pondicherry University

Master

M.A. Political Science

Pondicherry University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Osmania University

Master

Master of Arts in Political Science

Guru Nanak Dev University

Master

Master of Arts in Psychology

Guru Nanak Dev University

Master

Master of Arts in Political Science

Osmania University

Master

Master of Arts in Political Science

Shivaji University

Master

Master of Arts in Sociology

Shivaji University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Shivaji University

Master

Master of Arts in Public Administration

University of Madras

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

University of Madras

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

University of Madras

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Mumbai University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Mumbai University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Sociology

Mumbai University

Master

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Master

Master of Arts in Psychology

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Master

Master of Arts in Political Science

Punjabi University

Master

B.A. (Sociology)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Bachelor

M.A. (Psychology)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Master

B.A. (Psychology)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Bachelor

M.A. (Political Science)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Master

M.A. (Sociology)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Master

B.A. (Political Science)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University

Bachelor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Social Sciences in India?
Tuition for Social Sciences programs in India ranges from $2k–$45k/yr. 1% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $4k.
What are the English language requirements for Social Sciences in India?
English-taught Social Sciences programs in India typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Social Sciences programs are in India?
Abroadly lists 135 Social Sciences programs at 40 universities across India. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Social Sciences programs in India STEM-designated?
1% of Social Sciences programs in India carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is India a good country for Social Sciences students?
India is a strong choice for Social Sciences with 40 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Hindi/English, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Social Sciences in India?
In India, Social Sciences programs are offered at: Bachelor (32 programs), Master (83 programs), PhD (20 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.