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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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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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Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management - Batch of 2026

3.6

Columbia University is a great place to pursue your course.

Tips: The education system here is uncorrupted, and only intelligence, brilliance, and consistency survive here. Not being mentally prepared to face or embrace the culture and weather changes can be detrimental, but overall, it's a great university to study and learn at. Also, it's great to have your own bicycle or something to travel on. Scholarships are available, offered based on the profile and the kind of degree. Mostly PhDs get plenty of funding through research assistantships or teaching assistantships, but others can too; you just need to research a bit. The University of Columbia is a great place to study.

Likes (Value for money): It's great value for money as I got more in return than what I paid for in my course. The course covered all the great aspects of my degree in Master's in enterprise risk management, though it was very hectic, but definitely worth it. I had fun doing this, and the environment here is awesome too.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent immigration in the US has a long queue if you are an Indian, since there are many. It is totally possible to extend your visa definitely once you apply for a green card, but it is by no means citizenship until you get your green card, and it's hard to get, especially as an Indian. I would love to have a permanent residence here; it is a fun place, and I would really like to have a job here.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1300

Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026Read more

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

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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What is the last date for Indian students to apply for scholarships at Columbia University?

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Scholarship deadlines at Columbia University vary for different financial aid programs. Most scholarship applications at Columbia Uni in New York are submitted in Early April.

However, some scholarships also accept applications later during the year. For MBA, Indian students can apply for Columbia Un

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Can Indian students pay their fees in installments at Columbia University?

Answered a week ago

Yes, Indian students can pay the Columbia University fees in monthly installments. The fees can be paid in 5 monthly payments per semester (Fall or Spring) or 10 monthly payments over the year.

Students can pay via Automatic bank payment (ACH). Fees will be deducted on the 5th of every month from the

Akash Gaur

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What should Indian students highlight in their extracurriculars to get into an Ivy League University like Columbia?

Answered a week ago

Indian students applying to Ivy League universities like Columbia need to highlight leadership, measurable impact across activities, and passion to build projects and help the community.

Mentioned below are some things Indian students need to take care of when submitting extracurriculars at Columbia

Akash Gaur

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When does Columbia release Regular Decision outcomes for Fall 2026 applicants?

Answered 3 weeks ago

After an Indian student has applied for Columbia University admissions, they can expect the regular admission decisions for the Fall 2026 intake March End 2026.

This date is applicable for all Indian students. The students can check the results via the official admission portal of the university and

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Placements at LPU is better or at CU.

Answered 3 months ago

Chandigarh University has better placement record as compare to the Lovely Professional University. Chandigarh University has become only university to hold Limca book of record for placements. CU has been ranked 1st Among Private Engineering Institutes of North India THE OUTLOOK. Chandigarh Univers

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