BA in Economics and Philosophy
at Columbia University, New York

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BA in Economics and Philosophy
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Overview

Columbia University is among the popular universities to study BA in Economics and Philosophy from abroad. The duration of BA in Economics and Philosophy program is 4 years. The first-year Columbia University tuition fee for BA in Economics and Philosophy is around USD 69,045. 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 16,800. 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	₹61.22 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

BA in Economics and Philosophy

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BA in Economics and Philosophy
at
Columbia University
Fees

For attending the Columbia University for BA in Economics and Philosophy, students have to pay the tuition fee as well as the living expenses. The Columbia University BA in Economics and Philosophy fee structure varies for domestic and international students.

Foreign students will have to pay USD 69,045 for the first-year of study. Other than the annual tuition fee, they will also have to cover the living expenses (includes housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses), which is around USD 16,800 for overseas students. Based on the student’s lifestyle and purchasing power, the cost of living varies.

Refer to the table below for the breakdown of expenses for the Columbia University BA in Economics and Philosophy cost of attendance:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 61,22,220

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 14,89,656
Books and supplies	INR 1,23,429

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 10ᵗʰ July 2025

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BA in Economics and Philosophy
at
Columbia University
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned
Applicants should have passed high school.

Subject Requirements:

Four years of English literature and composition

Three to four years of mathematics

Three to four years of history and social studies

Three to four years of one foreign language (ancient or modern)

Three to four years of laboratory science.

Students must meet the following prerequisite- Principles of Economics,Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Introduction To Econometrics.
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BA in Economics and Philosophy
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Columbia University
Rankings

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Rank	Rank Publisher
#20	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#38	World University QS, 2026
#8	Universities ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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BA in Economics and Philosophy
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Columbia University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Columbia University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Liberal

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 and Philosophy
at
Columbia University
Highlights

BA in Economics and Philosophy 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 and Philosophy
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Columbia University

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