Columbia University Ranking 2023: QS, US News, THE, ARWU, FT, Bloomberg
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Updated on Aug 5, 2024 10:43 IST

One of the popular Ivy League universities in the USA, Columbia University provides various UG and PG programs in diverse specializations. According to Shiksha Grading, the programs such as Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Finance, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, and Physics secured ‘A+ Overall University Grading’, and Columbia University courses like Business Economics are honored with ‘A++ Overall University Grading’.

As per the Financial Times ranking in 2023, the university ranked #1 under the ‘GMBA Ranking’ category. Also, the university ranked #5 in the ‘Best Business School USA category’ according to the ranking body Bloomberg Rankings 2023.

International students from all over the globe take Columbia University admissions for its reputation, ranking, excellent programs, and nationally renowned faculties. Along with submitting the Columbia University fees, they must provide official transcripts of all the recognized schools or colleges, and prove their English language proficiency by submitting valid scores in one of the tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo.

Check out the Columbia University ranking 2023 awarded by QS, US News, THE (Times Higher Education), FT, Bloomberg, and more in the below article.

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Table of content
  • Columbia University QS Ranking 2023
  • Columbia University US News Ranking 2023
  • Columbia University THE Ranking 2023
  • Columbia University ARWU Ranking 2023

Columbia University QS Ranking 2023

According to the 'World University Ranking' category of QS 2023, Columbia University ranked #22, showing a slight degradation from its ranking of #19 in 2022. Along with the World University Ranking category, it has also ranked well under various other streams under QS, such as Global MBA, Law and Legal Studies, Nursing, Sociology, Architecture & Built Environment, Politics, Accounting & Finance, and more. The following table shows more details on Columbia University ranking in 2023 under QS:

QS Ranking Category

2023 Ranking

World University

22

Accounting & Finance

11

Architecture & Built Environment

15

Communication and Media Studies

16

Engineering and Technology

54

Global MBA

8

Law and Legal Studies

8

Mechanical Engineering

101

Performing Arts

31

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

41

Physics and Astronomy

21

Politics

12

Art & Design

50

Biological Sciences

18

Mathematics

22

Medicine

14

Nursing

14

Sociology

13

Columbia University Vs Other US Universities: QS Ranking 2023 Comparison

As per the Columbia University QS ranking 2023, it is ranked #22 in the World University category. The below table compares Columbia University along with Arizona State University, Harvard University, and Purdue University for QS ranking categories, namely World University, Accounting & Finance, and Law and Legal Studies:

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University Name

World University Category’23

Accounting & Finance Category’23

Law and Legal Studies

Category ’23

Columbia University

22

11

8

Arizona State University

219

101

151

Harvard University

5

1

1

Purdue University

129

101

Not Ranked

Columbia University US News Ranking 2023

As per US News Ranking 2023, Columbia University has bagged top positions well under various categories, such as Graduate Business Schools, Best Graduate Law Schools, Best Graduate Nursing Schools, Biomedical Engineering PG, Finance MBA, and MBA Business Analytics among others. The below table presents more details on Columbia University US News ranking 2023:

US News Ranking Category

2023 Ranking

Best Graduate Law Schools

4

Best Graduate Medical Schools

75

Best Graduate Nursing Schools

6

Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools

15

Biomedical Engineering PG

9

Chemical Engineering PG

24

Civil Engineering PG

17

Computer Engineering PG

15

Electrical Engineering PG

14

Finance MBA

4

Entrepreneurship MBA

27

Graduate Business School

8

MBA Business Analytics

12

Mechanical Engineering PG

19

National University Ranking

18

UG Computer Engineering

17

UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering

19

UG Mechanical Engineering

24

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Columbia University THE Ranking 2023

With a University ranking of 11 via Times Higher Education (THE) in 2023, Columbia University has also bagged top positions under various subject and stream categories, such as Life Sciences, Psychology, Engineering, Arts & Humanities, and PG Computer Science, among others. Tabulated below are the category-wise ranking details of Columbia University Times Higher Education ranking 2023:







THE Ranking Category

2023 Ranking

University Ranking

11

Arts and Humanities

12

Clinical and Health

25

Engineering

12

Life Sciences

11

PG Business and Economics

21

PG Computer Science

12

Law

16

Psychology

11

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Columbia University ARWU Ranking 2023

As per the ARWU Ranking 2023, along with the University Ranking of #8, Columbia University performed extremely well in categories, such as Shanghai Law Ranking, Shanghai Physics Rankings, Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings, and Shanghai Mathematics Rankings. The below table presents more details on Columbia University ARWU ranking in 2023:

ARWU Ranking Category

2023 Ranking

University Ranking

8

Shanghai Law

6

Shanghai Mathematics

17

Shanghai Nursing

44

Shanghai Physics

31

Shanghai Political Sciences

8

Shanghai Sociology

20

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Q:   What is the admission process for international students at University of Manchester?
A:

The application process at the University of Manchester can change depending on course chosen and level of study. The steps to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university are given as follows:

UG Application Process:

  • Student must apply through the UCAS common application portal.
  • They can go to the website and select the course that they are interested in.
  • Students are required to meet the eligibility requirements (Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.
  • Once they have decided on the course, the important documents are to be submitted such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements.
  • You can track the application's progress through your given credentials by UCAS.
  • Once the applicant submits the application to UCAS, it forwards to the University, and the admission teams carefully analyse the application document.
  • The university will send you an offer letter once selected. Hence keep checking your UCAS portal for your application status.

Check out:  tips to improve your SOP

PG application process: 

  • Select the postgraduate course you are interested in from the University of Manchester.\
  • Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as they vary depending on the course.
  • Complete the online application by providing your personal information.
  • Upload the required documents, such as Academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency ( TOEFL/ IELTS). experience in your fields and references (depending on the course). You also may require Two LORs depending on the course.
  • If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from the University of Manchester. 

To make your admission better, check out the following: How Admission Officers Evaluate your application. 

Q:   Is university of West of Scotland good for international students?
A:

The University of the West of Scotland has five modern and diverse campuses in United Kingdom. The University has welcomed more than 3,000 international students which are representing 1/3 of the globe. They also have 130 European partners who are actively in global study and exchange options through the Commonwealth universities programmes. The University also offers study abroad opportunities for UWS who are eligible for the same and also have more than 20 transnational education partners worldwide which helps them deliver UWS Bachelors and Masters Degrees around the world.

Q:   Is Hertfordshire University hard to get into?
A:

With a 70% acceptance rate, the University of Hertfordshire is not hard to get into and follows easy selection criteria during admissions. This does not mean the university accepts all the students applying for different programs. The selection is based on academic performance, English language requirements, references, and many more. Some of the programs at Hertfordshire even demand an experience of 4-5 years. In addition, students with average performance can showcase their relevant experience or extracurricular activities participation to increase their selection probability.

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