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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 54.23 L - 63.32 L
PG
INR 21.36 L - 1.25 Cr

Columbia University
Fees Structure

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CourseTuitionHostel
MS
INR 29.69 L - 95.27 LGet Fee Details
INR 13.65 L - 18.97 L
MBA/PGDM
INR 47.56 L - 83.94 LGet Fee Details
INR 15.95 L - 18.97 L
M.A.
INR 21.36 L - 69.23 LGet Fee Details
INR 15.95 L - 19.32 L
BBA
INR 62.31 L - 63.32 LGet Fee Details
INR 13.8 L - 15.16 L
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Columbia University
MS Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 9 months - 18 years)
INR 29.28 L - 93.96 L
INR 13.47 L - 18.71 L
INR 3.27 L - 4.78 L
INR 1.02 L - 1.18 L
INR 7.57 K - 11.02 L
INR 47.11 L - 1.3 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
29.28 L - 93.96 L13.47 L - 18.71 L
36.96 L - 1.13 Cr11.75 L - 19.94 L
30.65 L - 1.31 Cr7.76 L - 21.97 L
25.81 L - 88.03 L13.77 L - 20.54 L
28.25 L - 84.6 L17.87 L - 23.61 L
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Columbia University
MBA/PGDM Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
INR 80.23 L
INR 15.55 L
INR 4.36 L
INR 1.16 L
INR 9.27 L
INR 1.11 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
80.23 L15.55 L
42.77 L - 1 Cr15.82 L
57.47 L - 1.08 Cr7.64 L - 13.61 L
75.89 L - 79.24 L19.23 L
42.21 L - 79.02 L6.06 L - 6.57 L
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Columbia University
M.A. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 9 months - 18 years)
INR 20.83 L - 67.51 L
INR 15.55 L - 18.84 L
INR 4.36 L - 5.42 L
INR 90.55 K - 1.16 L
INR 1.75 L - 11.8 L
INR 43.4 L - 1.05 Cr
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M.A. course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
M.A. Fees Comparison

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CollegesTuition FeesHostel Fees
20.83 L - 67.51 L15.55 L - 18.84 L
33.52 L - 72.45 L9.29 L - 13.61 L
17.5 L - 65.01 L9.02 L - 22.76 L
12.26 L - 58.51 L6.16 L
28.36 L - 52.68 L10.02 L - 17.28 L
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BBA Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 59.38 L - 60.35 L
INR 13.15 L - 14.45 L
INR 4.26 L
INR 3.22 L - 17.39 L
INR 80.01 L - 96.45 L
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BBA course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
B.A. Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 - 5 years)
INR 58.48 L - 60.35 L
INR 13.15 L - 14.86 L
INR 4.26 L
INR 3.22 L - 7.16 L
INR 79.11 L - 86.62 L
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High-cost
B.A. 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 51.68 L - 60.35 L
INR 13.15 L - 14.45 L
INR 3.16 L - 4.26 L
INR 1.2 L - 7.16 L
INR 69.19 L - 86.22 L
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High-cost
B.E. / B.Tech 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 28.96 L - 1.03 Cr
INR 15.55 L - 18.84 L
INR 4.36 L - 5.42 L
INR 1.05 L - 1.55 L
INR 5.46 L - 18.51 L
INR 55.37 L - 1.48 Cr
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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 58.48 L - 60.35 L
INR 13.15 L - 14.86 L
INR 3.32 L - 4.26 L
INR 3.22 L - 7.09 L
INR 78.17 L - 86.55 L
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B.Sc. 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 75.12 L - 76.46 L
INR 15.55 L
INR 4.36 L - 4.72 L
INR 2.54 L - 6.72 L
INR 97.57 L - 1.03 Cr
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High-cost
LL.M. 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 53.75 L - 92.9 L
INR 15.55 L
INR 4.06 L - 5.08 L
INR 2.5 L - 3.39 L
INR 75.85 L - 1.17 Cr
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High-cost
M.Arch 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 51.47 L - 57.46 L
INR 15.35 L
INR 4.16 L
INR 1.11 L
INR 4.12 L
INR 76.21 L - 82.2 L
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High-cost
MPA 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 24.05 L - 55.18 L
INR 15.55 L
INR 39.6 L - 70.73 L
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High-cost
MPH 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 59.38 L - 60.35 L
INR 13.15 L - 14.45 L
INR 3.6 L
INR 3.22 L
INR 79.35 L - 81.61 L
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High-cost
B.Arch course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
MD Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 4 years)
INR 0
INR 15.55 L
INR 4 L
INR 19.55 L
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Columbia University
MFA Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)
INR 54.7 L - 62.87 L
INR 15.35 L
INR 4.16 L
INR 1.11 L
INR 6.46 L
INR 81.78 L - 89.95 L
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High-cost
MFA course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
MSN Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 15 months - 4 years)
INR 73.28 L
INR 73.28 L
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High-cost
MSN 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 1.22 Cr
INR 4 L
INR 1.26 Cr
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High-cost
Executive MBA/PGDM course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
PG Certificate Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year)
INR 23.65 L
INR 23.65 L
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High-cost
PG Certificate course at a premium budget for top-tier education.

Columbia University
MIM fee details 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year)
INR 60.65 L
INR 60.65 L
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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
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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The highest salary earned by graduates of the Columbia Uni USA is USD 450,000 (INR 4.1 Cr) in the Real Estate industry. This is three times the average salary package students got offered in the Real Estate industry. The average package for students in Real Estate was USD 150,000 (INR 1.34 Cr) for t

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Consulting, Investment Management, Real Estate, Private Equity, and Investment Banking are the top 5 best paying industries for MBA graduates at Columbia Uni. Given below is the average salary offered by these industries to students.

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the highest Salary offered in INR

Real Estate

USD 450,000

INR 4.1 Cr

Private Equity

USD 400,000

INR 3.6 Cr

Investment Management

USD 290,000

INR 2.6 Cr

Consulting

USD 250,000

INR 2.25 Cr

Investment Banking

USD 225,000

INR 2.02 Cr

1 USD = INR 89.90

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, for 2025, the Columbia Business School saw its MBA graduates accept full time positions with 346 organizations worldwide. Moreover,   more than 200 employers hired CBS MBAs for the first time. Of the 92% students who received a job offer, 90% accepted a job role within 3 months.

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University CityNew York, New York, USA
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Phone
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212-854-2522

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Email
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