B.A. in Architecture
at Columbia University, New York

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B.A. in Architecture
at
Columbia University
Overview

Columbia University is among the popular universities to study B.A. in Architecture from abroad. The duration of B.A. in Architecture program is 4 years. The first-year Columbia University tuition fee for B.A. in Architecture is around USD 70,170 (INR 6,735,618). Indian students are required to plan their cost of living (accommodation, groceries, insurance, utilities, etc.) apart from tuition fees to study at the university. The average estimated cost of living is around USD 15,290 (INR 1,467,687). Indian students must meet the Columbia University admission requirements to study the course. Indian students must submit an online application by the course deadline to get into the university.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹67.19 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

B.A. in Architecture

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Entry Requirements
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B.A. in Architecture
at
Columbia University
Fees

Students are required to pay the first-year tuition fee as per the Columbia University B.A. in Architecture fee structure. In addition to tuition costs students should budget for

housing
food
other utilities

These contribute to the total cost of living estimated at USD 15,290 (INR 1,467,687). The overall cost may vary depending on additional charges imposed by Columbia University. Students have to pay a total first-year tuition fee of USD 70,170 (INR 6,735,618) for Columbia University. Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the Columbia University B.A. in Architecture.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 67,18,803

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 14,64,023
Insurance	INR 4,01,098

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.75036 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 25ᵗʰ August 2025

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B.A. in Architecture
at
Columbia University
Curriculum

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B.A. in Architecture
at
Columbia University
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned
Applicant must have passed high school

Columbia College has no explicit number of unit requirements for admission. Still, applicants must present evidence that they are prepared for college work in the humanities, mathematics, social sciences, foreign languages, and natural sciences. Accordingly, Columbia College strongly recommends the following secondary school preparation:

Four years of English literature and composition

Four years of mathematics, unless you have already completed what is available at your school

Three to four years of history and/or social studies

Three to four years of laboratory science

Three to four years of one world language (ancient or modern) taken during high school
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B.A. in Architecture
at
Columbia University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#10	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2026
#12	USA Ranking QS, 2026
#20	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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B.A. in Architecture
at
Columbia University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Internship Available	Yes

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Columbia University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

75% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Internships3.7

Part time work3.3

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life3.7

Value for money3.3

Public transportation4.7

Safety3.7

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration3

Anonymous

Computer Science Master's Degree - Vision, Graphics, Interaction and Robotics - Batch of 2026

3.0

Ivy League Tag does not work anymore.

Tips: No overwhelming cultural shift that I have experienced as of now. I didn't get any scholarship, they pay you nothing, no on campus jobs and even if you get any, you'll be paid peanuts. You basically take a crore rupees loan, study and work like a machine and still end up with no internship call, no certainty about jobs.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Excellent faculty, coursework, teaching and most importantly research. But don't expect to get paid for your research. They won't pay you. They'll ask you to take it for credit. All professors are great researchers and top in their domain but not all are good teachers.

Dislikes (Value for money): It's very expensive with zero or very few on campus jobs paying you peanuts. No proper career fair for internships. Uncertainty of jobs, constantly changing government regulations, disregarding all the effort and money we put to study here. Disregard for your skill and knowledge.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2125

Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80575

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2025Read more

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MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.6

Columbia University: Fostering Brilliance and Innovation

Tips: Networking is the key. Make as many connections as possible. New York is an amazing place to be and make the most of it. There is a Shardarshish scholarship which waves 50% tuition fees and also numerous graduate research assistant roles available if interested.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The diversity of faculty is amazing with most of them graduating from the top universities. Their knowledge on the subject is remarkable and they challenge you to be better and work harder. They let you engage in projects and conduct many office hours for discussions

Dislikes (Internships): The coursework and the brand value added because of Columbia University is great which lands you in a good internship but there are comparatively fewer career fairs than other universities. The career advisors are super helpful in guiding and suggesting changes to resumes and cover letters.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more

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Anonymous

MS in Data Science - Batch of 2026

3.6

Columbia is an expensive school, and the competition is very fierce.

Tips: Be mentally prepared before coming, the scholarships are rare, you need to be best at what you do. The competition is fierce, and things are not so dreamy anymore in the USA. But if you are good at it, you can make it. I am satisfied, hopefully I will get a job, and it will be easier for me.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Mostly, the faculty are adjunct faculty, giving a more practical experience. The faculty is diverse and well-rounded, and the way things are done here is different from in India. They are more concerned with practicality than with theoretical knowledge, so you need to study and prepare on your own.

Dislikes (Value for money): Columbia is an expensive school, and the competition is very fierce. Off-campus jobs don't pay well compared to the living costs. There are better private schools that offer scholarships you can attend. Brand value still matters in today's world, though.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2300

Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 87000

Reviewed on 1 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management - Batch of 2026

3.6

Columbia University is a great place to pursue your course.

Tips: The education system here is uncorrupted, and only intelligence, brilliance, and consistency survive here. Not being mentally prepared to face or embrace the culture and weather changes can be detrimental, but overall, it's a great university to study and learn at. Also, it's great to have your own bicycle or something to travel on. Scholarships are available, offered based on the profile and the kind of degree. Mostly PhDs get plenty of funding through research assistantships or teaching assistantships, but others can too; you just need to research a bit. Columbia University is a great place to study.

Likes (Value for money): It's great value for money, as I got more in return than what I paid for in my course. The course covered all the great aspects of my master's degree in enterprise risk management, though it was very hectic, but definitely worth it. I had fun doing this, and the environment here is awesome too.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent immigration in the US has a long queue if you are an Indian, since there are many. It is totally possible to extend your visa, definitely once you apply for a green card, but it is by no means citizenship until you get your green card, and it's hard to get, especially as an Indian. I would love to have permanent residence here; it is a fun place, and I would really like to have a job here.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1300

Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026Read more

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B.A. in Architecture
at
Columbia University
Highlights

The Architecture major establishes an intellectual context for students to interpret the relation of form, space, program, materials and media to human life and thought
Through the Architecture curriculum, students participate in the ongoing shaping of knowledge about the built environment and learn to see architecture as one among many forms of cultural production
The Architecture curriculum introduces design at a variety of scales, acknowledging that integrated design thinking is effective for problem solving at any scale and in any discipline
Studying Architecture at Barnard College, Columbia College, and General Studies leads to a liberal arts degree - a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Architecture, and Barnard College is the administrative location for all undergraduate architecture studies at Columbia University and its partner institutions