BA in Economics
at Columbia University, New York

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BA in Economics
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Columbia University
Overview

The Columbia University BA in Economics program at UG level as 4 years course. It is among the top-ranked courses offered by the university.

International students are required to submit scores of IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo to be eligible to get selected into the university. Additionally, they must provide all the necessary documents as part of the admission process.

The Columbia University Tuition fees for BA in Economics is USD 68,000 for 1st year. Along with tuition fees, the students are also required to manage livings expenses as well. The average Columbia University cost of living is USD 17,274 for international students.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹62.26 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

BA in Economics

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BA in Economics
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Columbia University
Fees

Columbia University BA in Economics fee structure includes first-year tuition fee that all the students have to pay. Apart from the tuition fee, the students also have to spend money on stay, food and other utilities, which comprises cost of living, which is USD 17,274. The total expense may vary, depending on the additional charges provided by the Columbia University. The total first-year tuition fees of BA in Economics is USD 68,000.

To know more about Columbia University BA in Economics fee breakup, check out the table below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 62,26,184

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,56,682
Insurance	INR 4,39,657

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ August 2025

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BA in Economics
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Columbia University
Entry Requirements

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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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BA in Economics
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Columbia University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#38	World University QS, 2026
#8	Universities ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025
#10	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2025

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BA in Economics
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Columbia University
Placements

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Internship Available	Yes

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

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Internships3.5

Part time work3.5

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty5

Student Life3.5

Value for money2.5

Public transportation5

Safety4

Indian Food3.5

Permanent Immigration3.5

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MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

Offered by Columbia University

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

Offered by Columbia University

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

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

Offered by Columbia University

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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BA in Economics
at
Columbia University
Highlights

BA in Economics is offered by Columbia College under Columbia University, USA.
This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 4 Years.
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BA in Economics
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Columbia University

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