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Columbia University
Tuition Fees for International Students

Columbia University
Fees in Indian Rupees (INR)

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Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INR
UG
INR 57.46 L - 67.09 L
PG
INR 22.63 L - 1.33 Cr

Columbia University
Fees Structure

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CourseTuitionHostel
MS
INR 31.46 L - 1.01 CrGet Fee Details
INR 14.47 L - 20.1 L
M.A.
INR 22.63 L - 73.35 LGet Fee Details
INR 16.89 L - 20.47 L
MBA/PGDM
INR 50.39 L - 88.94 LGet Fee Details
INR 16.89 L - 20.1 L
B.A.
INR 65.02 L - 67.09 LGet Fee Details
INR 14.62 L - 16.52 L
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Columbia University
MS Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 9 months - 3 years)
INR 31.59 L - 1.01 Cr
INR 14.52 L - 20.18 L
INR 3.53 L - 5.15 L
INR 1.1 L - 1.27 L
INR 8.16 K - 11.88 L
INR 50.82 L - 1.4 Cr
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High-cost
MS course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
MS Fees Comparison

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CollegesTuition FeesHostel Fees
31.59 L - 1.01 Cr14.52 L - 20.18 L
30.47 L - 1.04 Cr17.13 L - 25.47 L
40.32 L - 1.24 Cr12.82 L - 21.75 L
27.84 L - 94.95 L14.85 L - 22.16 L
23.06 L - 89.92 L11.27 L - 29.06 L
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Columbia University
M.A. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 9 months - 4 years)
INR 22.72 L - 73.65 L
INR 16.96 L - 20.55 L
INR 4.76 L - 5.92 L
INR 98.78 K - 1.27 L
INR 1.91 L - 12.87 L
INR 47.34 L - 1.14 Cr
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High-cost
M.A. course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
M.A. Fees Comparison

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CollegesTuition FeesHostel Fees
22.72 L - 73.65 L16.96 L - 20.55 L
31.79 L - 59.03 L11.23 L - 19.36 L
31.51 L - 58.51 L18.48 L
23.87 L - 56.59 L-/-
17.41 L - 44.21 L19.47 L - 20.44 L
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MBA/PGDM Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
INR 87.53 L
INR 16.96 L
INR 4.76 L
INR 1.27 L
INR 10.11 L
INR 1.21 Cr
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High-cost
MBA/PGDM course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
MBA/PGDM Fees Comparison

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CollegesTuition FeesHostel Fees
87.53 L16.96 L
45.02 L - 87.74 L6.46 L - 7.01 L
45.47 L - 88.03 L19.08 L - 25.2 L
86.8 L9.47 L
81.86 L - 85.47 L20.75 L
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B.A. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 - 5 years)
INR 64.6 L - 66.66 L
INR 14.53 L - 16.41 L
INR 4.71 L
INR 3.55 L - 7.91 L
INR 87.39 L - 95.69 L
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High-cost
B.A. course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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Others PG Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 9 months - 2 years)
INR 31.59 L - 1.13 Cr
INR 16.96 L - 20.55 L
INR 4.76 L - 5.92 L
INR 1.14 L - 1.69 L
INR 5.96 L - 20.19 L
INR 60.41 L - 1.61 Cr
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High-cost
Others PG course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
B.Sc. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 65.28 L - 67.36 L
INR 14.68 L - 16.58 L
INR 3.71 L - 4.76 L
INR 3.59 L - 7.91 L
INR 87.26 L - 96.62 L
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High-cost
B.Sc. course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
B.E. / B.Tech Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 57.69 L - 67.36 L
INR 14.68 L - 16.13 L
INR 3.53 L - 4.76 L
INR 1.34 L - 7.99 L
INR 77.24 L - 96.24 L
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High-cost
B.E. / B.Tech course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
MPH Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year - 30 months)
INR 26.23 L - 60.19 L
INR 16.96 L
INR 43.2 L - 77.16 L
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High-cost
MPH course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
M.Arch Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 16 months - 4 years)
INR 58.64 L - 1.01 Cr
INR 16.96 L
INR 4.42 L - 5.54 L
INR 2.72 L - 3.69 L
INR 82.75 L - 1.28 Cr
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High-cost
M.Arch course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
BBA Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 66.28 L - 67.36 L
INR 14.68 L - 16.13 L
INR 4.76 L
INR 3.59 L - 19.42 L
INR 89.31 L - 1.08 Cr
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High-cost
BBA course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
MFA Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
INR 62.51 L - 71.85 L
INR 17.54 L
INR 4.76 L
INR 1.27 L
INR 7.38 L
INR 93.46 L - 1.03 Cr
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High-cost
MFA course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
MPA Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 - 4 years)
INR 58.82 L - 65.66 L
INR 17.54 L
INR 4.76 L
INR 1.27 L
INR 4.71 L
INR 87.1 L - 93.94 L
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High-cost
MPA course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
B.Arch Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 66.28 L - 67.36 L
INR 14.68 L - 16.13 L
INR 4.02 L
INR 3.59 L
INR 88.58 L - 91.1 L
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High-cost
B.Arch course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
LL.M. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 6 months - 1 year)
INR 81.95 L - 83.41 L
INR 16.96 L
INR 4.76 L - 5.15 L
INR 2.77 L - 7.33 L
INR 1.06 Cr - 1.13 Cr
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High-cost
LL.M. course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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MSN Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 15 months - 4 years)
INR 83.75 L
INR 83.75 L
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High-cost
MSN course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
B.Ed Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 66.28 L
INR 16.13 L
INR 3.59 L
INR 86 L
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High-cost
B.Ed course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
Executive MBA/PGDM Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 20 months)
INR 1.33 Cr
INR 4.36 L
INR 1.38 Cr
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High-cost
Executive MBA/PGDM course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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MD Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 0
INR 16.96 L
INR 4.36 L
INR 21.32 L
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PG Certificate Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year)
INR 27.03 L
INR 27.03 L
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High-cost
PG Certificate course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

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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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Nithishma Allu Verified Icon
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
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AnonymousVerified Icon
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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Columbia University is one of the most selective universities in the U.S. For the Class of 2030, Columbia University acceptance rate is around 4.2%. The total no. of applications for this university was 61,031 and the no. af admitted students were 2,581. So, students should apply with an exceptional

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Indian students should opt for Columbia University for these reasons-

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In the National Universities category ranking by U.S. News, Columbia University ranks at #15 in 2026. In 2025, this university ranked at #13. This shows that this university ranks among the Top 20 Universities in the U.S. Whereas globally, Columbia Uni ranks at #10 in the for 2026. 

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The Columbia University offers 76 MS Courses in all kinds of variety like Business, Finance, Computer Science, Chemistry, Pharmacology and many more. The tuition fee for MS Courses are INR 31.72 – 1.02 Cr. Some of the most expensive MS specializations are-

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Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering

INR 90 L

Master of Science in Business Analytics

INR 90 L

MS in Real Estate Management

INR 88 L

MS in Architecture and Urban Design

INR 1 Cr

Master of Science in Bioethics

INR 81 L

Master of Science in Narrative Medicine

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Location

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University CityNew York, New York, USA
Size of cityLarge
Population of City86,22,697

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Contact Information

Address

116th and Broadway, New York, NY 10027, United States

New York

Phone
212-854-4400

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212-854-2522

(For admission query)

Email
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