BA in Economics and Political Science
at Columbia University, New York

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BA in Economics and Political Science
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Overview

Columbia University offers BA in Economics and Political Science at UG level. The course can be pursued for a duration of 4 years. It is among the top-ranked courses in the country.

To be eligible for the course, the students must fulfil the eligibility criteria, which includes valid score in exams such as IELTS.

The Columbia University tuition fee for BA in Economics and Political Science for the first year is USD 69,045. Additionally, the students also have to make budget for the other costs, including rent, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc. The average Columbia University cost of living is USD 16,800.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹61.26 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

BA in Economics and Political Science

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BA in Economics and Political Science
at
Columbia University
Fees

When planning for the BA in Economics and Political Science at Columbia University, applicants should consider the financial aspects involved. Every student must pay the first-year tuition fee of USD 69,045. Additionally, it is also important to account for living expenses such as accommodation, food, and utility costs. Such expenses may vary according to living styles and other fees added by the Columbia University. However, accordingly to the official website, the average cost of living that international students have to bear is USD 16,800, annually.

To know about the complete breakdown of the Columbia University BA in Economics and Political Science fee structure and all other cost-element-wise expenditures for an elaborate cost overview, please refer to the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 61,26,363

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 14,90,664
Books and supplies	INR 1,23,512

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 10ᵗʰ July 2025

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BA in Economics and Political Science
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 Political Science
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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 and Political Science
at
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 Political Science
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Columbia University
Highlights

BA in Economics and Political Science 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 Political Science
at
Columbia University

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