Master of Science in Actuarial Science
at Columbia University, New York

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Master of Science in Actuarial Science
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Columbia University
Overview

Columbia University offers a 16 months Master of Science in Actuarial Science at the PG level. The course is among the popular program that international students want to study abroad. As per the Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the Columbia University Master of Science in Actuarial Science holds a ranking of #10.

International students are required to take exams such as GRE and TOEFL to meet the basic eligibility criteria by submitting valid scores. Students must pay the Columbia University tuition fees of USD 56,304 for the Master of Science in Actuarial Science.

Duration	16 months
Tuition & Fees	₹49.96 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

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Master of Science in Actuarial Science
at
Columbia University
Fees

The first-year tuition fee for the Master of Science in Actuarial Science at the Columbia University is USD 56,304. Moreover, the fee structure for the Master of Science in Actuarial Science comprises the first-year tuition fees, supplement charges, facility requirements, and other additional charges offered by the Columbia University.

Apart from the tuition cost and university charges, students are required to look for extra expenses to stay at the university or any nearby accommodation for the same they are required to manage the finances for various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses, which can vary as per the individual.

Check the detailed information on the Columbia University Master of Science in Actuarial Science on the fee breakup, from the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 49,95,854

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 20ᵗʰ December 2024

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Master of Science in Actuarial Science
at
Columbia University
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Subject required: Knowledge of elementary economics, linear algebra, and multivariate calculus.

Applicants need three?year bachelor's degrees from India.

Applicants will need you to provide a WES course-by-course evaluation in order to show that coursework is equivalent to at least a U.S. bachelor's degree.

Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and analysis.
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Master of Science in Actuarial Science
at
Columbia University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#10	Biomedical Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2025
#14	Life Sciences THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#17	Biological Sciences QS, 2025

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Master of Science in Actuarial 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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Master of Science in Actuarial Science
at
Columbia University
Highlights

Master of Science in Actuarial Science is offered by School of Professional Studies under Columbia University, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 16 Months.
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Master of Science in Actuarial Science
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Columbia University

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