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Columbia University: Acceptance Rate, Ranking, Fees for Indian Students & Admissions 2024

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  • A++ Shiksha Grade
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  • Estd. 1754
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About Columbia University

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Year of establishment1754
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Also Known AsCU
Accepted Exams
TOEFLPTE+2 More
Total International Students10785
Faculty/Student Ratio6
Endowments ValueUS Dollar 1 billion
No.of Campuses1
Accommodation expenses10440 USD for 1 sharing (UG)
Meal expenses6360 USD (UG)
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Commonly asked questions
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Q:   Is it hard to get into Columbia University?

Q:   Is Columbia University an Ivy League university?

Q:   Are Columbia College and Columbia University different?

Q:   Can I get into Columbia with no SAT?

Q:   What is the application fee at Columbia University for international students?

Q:   Is Columbia University good for international students?

Columbia University Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2024

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
M.A.(140 courses)
INR 20 L - 73 L
Duration9 months-5 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 100 - 114, GRE, IELTS: 7 - 7.5
MS(56 courses)
INR 27 L - 76 L
Duration9 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 99 - 114, GRE, IELTS: 6.5 - 7
MBA/PGDM(18 courses)
INR 44 L - 76 L
Duration9 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 99 - 114, IELTS: 7 & Above, GRE
MIM(18 courses)
INR 44 L - 76 L
Duration9 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 99 - 114, IELTS: 7 & Above, GRE
B.A.(56 courses)
INR 50 L - 52 L
Duration4-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 - 7.5, TOEFL: 100 - 105, Duolingo: 135 & Above
B.Sc.(20 courses)
INR 50 L - 52 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 - 7.5, TOEFL: 105 & Above, Duolingo: 135 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(14 courses)
INR 50 L - 52 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 - 7.5, TOEFL: 100 - 105, Duolingo: 135 & Above
Others PG(28 courses)
INR 27 L - 88 L
Duration9 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 100 - 114, GRE, GMAT
BBA(7 courses)
INR 50 L - 52 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 - 7.5, TOEFL: 105 & Above, Duolingo: 135 & Above
MPA(5 courses)
INR 51 L
Duration1 year-4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 100 & Above
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Q:   What are the admission requirements at Columbia University for international students?

Q:   What are the English language requirements at Columbia University for international students?

Q:   What is the fees of Columbia University in rupees?

Q:   Is there a minimum class rank, test score, or GPA required for admission into Columbia?

Columbia University Scholarships 2024

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Q:   Does Columbia University offers scholarships for international students?

Q:   Is there a different application for scholarships for international students at Columbia University?

Q:   Are international students allowed to apply at Early Decision for scholarships at Columbia University?

Columbia University Admission Dates 2024

  • Application fees :USD 85 - 250
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNeeded for few courses
CVNeeded for few courses
Additional documentsRequired
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Intake seasonDeadline
Fall5ᵗʰ Jan - 22ⁿᵈ May 2024
Spring13ᵗʰ Sep - 15ᵗʰ Oct 2023
Summer7ᵗʰ Feb 2024
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On Admissions

Q:   How can I apply at Columbia University as an international student?

Q:   What is the application deadline for Columbia University?

Columbia University Placements

Top Recruiters

Merrill Lynch
Google
IBM
Motorola
Bank of America
Barclays Bank
Exxon
Goldman Sachs
Ernst & Young
Microsoft
Credit Suisse
AT&T
pwc
Boeing
Ford Motors
Morgan Stanley
Wells Fargo
General Motors
CITI Bank
Grant Thornton
Procter Gamble
Deutsche Bank
Texas Instrument
E&Y
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Q:   What is the average salary of Columbia University MBA graduates?

Q:   Where did the MBA graduates of Columbia University got placed in the world?

Q:   Where do Columbia MBA graduates work?

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Accommodation & Meals

Columbia University Rankings 2024

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Overall University Grade
by Shiksha
#22
#26
Business Economics
A
#11
Mechanical Engineering
B++
#101-150
#19
Entrepreneurship
C
#27
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On Rankings

Q:   Is Columbia University an Ivy League University?

Q:   What is Columbia University's ranking in the world?

Q:   Is Columbia University better or NYU better?

Study in USA

Average Accommodation Expense

INR 6.7 L (based on 146 colleges)

Average Meals Expense

INR 3.9 L (based on 116 colleges)

Part Time Work
Permitted

International students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours per week during an academic term.

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Post Study Work Permit
Permitted

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a one-year work and stay-back permit given to international students o... Read more about post study work permit

Cost of Visa Application
USD 185 = INR 15,380.9
Visa Application Process
Simple

You will need an F1 visa if your course of study is a full-time degree.

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Hot Job Sectors

IT, Tech, Energy, Healthcare, E-commerce and Business services are some of the popular job sectors in the U... Read more about hot job sectors

Economy Growth Rate

According to the BEA (Bureau of Economic Affairs), the Real GDP of USA was 2.1% in 2022.

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On Study in Country

Q:   What is the cost of a student visa for the United States of America?

Columbia University
FAQs

Q:   Does the graduate school of Columbia University accept only TOEFL scores?

Q:   Can I get into Columbia with no SAT?

Q:   Is there a minimum class rank, test score, or GPA required for admission into Columbia?

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Population of City86,22,697

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