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Columbia College Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
BBA(2 courses)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 100 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
B.Sc.(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo: 100 & Above
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Q:   Can I work while studying in Columbia College?
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Yes, international students are permitted to work on-campus while studying in Columbia College. Students must note that they must be academically sound for the same and that, the number of work hours are limited and varies according to the degree they're enrolled in.

  • Undergraduate students: No more than 12 hours per week;
  • Graduate students: 20 hours per week (while classes are in session) | 40 hours per week (during holidays).

Know more about part-time jobs for international students in Canada

Q:   What happens when an applicant doesn't meet Columbia College IELTS/TOEFL requirements?
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Columbia College admission requirements for international students comprise of proof of proficiency in the English language as a major entry requirement. However, students can secure an admission with English Language Support at the university with the following ELP scores:

  • IELTS: 5.0 or higher (with no individual band scores below 4.0); OR
  • TOEFL: 54 or higher (with no subset score below 10); OR
  • PTE: 42 or higher (with no subset score lower than 20); OR
  • Duolingo: 80 or higher; OR
  • ACT: English subset score of 15 or higher; OR
  • SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing subset score of 380 or higher.

Also, there are other ways to fulfill Columbia College English language requirements and they are listed below:

  • A grade of C or higher from an English composition course completed at a regionally-accredited U.S. institution; OR
  • A score of 50 or higher for CLEP of an English composition course; OR
  • A score of 400 or higher for DSST of an English composition; OR
  • Successful completion of high school in the United States from an accredited institution; OR
  • Successful completion of an English language GED or HiSET exam; OR
  • Successful completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the United States from an accredited institution.
Q:   What are Columbia College English language requirements?
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Columbia College admission requirements for international students comprise of proof of proficiency in the English language as a major entry requirement. It accepts all the major English proficiency exams and students can refer to the table below for the minimum score requirements according to the degree of choice:

English Proficiency ExamsUG Minimum Score RequirementsPG Minimum Score Requirements
IELTS6.0 or higher (with no band scores below 5.5)6.5 or higher (with no band scores below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT72 or higher (with no subset score below 16)80 or higher (with no subset score below 20)
PTE50 or higher (with no subset score lower than 30)58 or higher (with no subset score lower than 40)
Duolingo95 or higher105 or higher

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Columbia College Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is Columbia College cost of attendance for graduate students?
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Columbia College's cost of attendance for international students is inclusive of tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, personal expenses as well as transportation costs. Listed below is the breakdown of the particulars for graduates students attending Columbia College:

ParticularsCost of Attendance (Per Semester)Cost in INR
TuitionCAD 4,656INR 3,87,488
BooksCAD 120INR 9,986
Housing and FoodCAD 5,472INR 4,55,398
TransportationCAD 1136INR 94,541
PersonalCAD 3,712INR 2,63,984
Loan feesCAD 32INR 2,663
TOTALCAD 15,128INR 12,59,005

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 83.22

Q:   Is studying in Columbia College expensive?
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Columbia College programs consist of an extensive portfolio of more than 150 academic majors, minors as well as graduate programs in subject areas like Business & Management, Communication & Writing, Media & Digital Arts, Music & Sound, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and more. The annual tuition fees required to pursue a degree course at Columbia College is 11L on an average, which can be considered affordable as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
BBA (2 courses)
INR 11 L
B.E. / B.Tech (1 course)
INR 11 L
B.Sc. (1 course)
INR 11 L
Q:   How much does Columbia College cost for undergraduates?
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Columbia College's cost of attendance for international students is inclusive of tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, personal expenses as well as transportation costs. Listed below is the breakdown of the particulars for undergraduates students attending Columbia College:

ParticularsCost of Attendance (Per Semester)Cost in INR
TuitionCAD 12,163INR 10,12,247
BooksCAD 240INR 19,973
HousingCAD 2,703INR 224,953
FoodCAD 1,734INR 1,44,309
TransportationCAD 768INR 63,915
PersonalCAD 1,856INR 1,54,462
Loan feesCAD 16INR 1,331
Cost of attendanceCAD 19,480INR 16,21,193

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 83.22

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 100% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
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Fun loving
Academically oriented
Internships3
Part time work3
Post study jobs3
Quality of faculty5
Student Life4
Value for money4
Public transportation5
Safety5
Indian Food5
Permanent Immigration4
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Associate of Arts in Business Administration - Batch of 2024
4.1
It is overall a good college in terms of education.
Tips: Area wise it is not huge as it looks, but most colleges over here are like this. If you want a gigantic campus then you should go to universities. So, there is not much scope of on-campus jobs. Also, they do not have parking of their own. So you need to pay every month for parking.
Likes (Public transportation): Skytrain (metro in India) is only 2 minutes walking distance and the college is right before downtown. Even there is Pacific Central Station that consists of both buses and trains for going long-distance places like Calgary (Alberta) or Seattle (United States).
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I have experienced that college does not help in providing jobs after completion of studies, it will help you to get Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). There is no system where recruiters will come into the college to hire students but they have some job fairs that will help you in deciding your career line.
Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 7717
Prepping time for classes47 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryCAD 150000
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