Master of Science in Computer Engineering
at Columbia University, New York

3.8 /5

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Master of Science in Computer Engineering
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Columbia University
Overview

Columbia University offers a 18 months long Master of Science in Computer Engineering course. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 64800.0. English language proficiency test accepted for admission to Columbia University Master of Science in Computer Engineering are IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹57.46 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

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Master of Science in Computer Engineering
at
Columbia University
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 57,45,816

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,41,577
Insurance	INR 4,75,892

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 11ᵗʰ December 2025

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Master of Science in Computer Engineering
at
Columbia University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in the relevent field or international equivalent from a recognised university.

Ordinarily, applicants will have majored in the field in which graduate study is intended, but in certain programs preparation in a related field of engineering or science is acceptable.
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TOEFL

Marks - 99/120
99 or lower is required

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PTE

Marks - 68/90
68 or lower is required

IELTS

Marks - 7/9
7 or lower is required

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No specific cutoff mentioned
There is no minimum test score requirements.

The average GRE quantitative scores for past entering classes around 91%

Duolingo

Marks - 134/160
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Video Interview will help the Admissions Committee assess students communication skills and their ability to think quickly and effectively. They will be asked three randomly selected questions, be given 90 seconds to consider their responses and have three minutes to record their answer to all three questions. The questions will be behavioral in nature. Students do not need to prepare anything in advance.

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Master of Science in Computer Engineering
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
#14	Physics ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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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

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

Anonymous

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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Master of Science in Computer Engineering
at
Columbia University
Highlights

Students will master the fundamentals of both disciplines and gain experience in integrating this knowledge to design real-world applications.
Combine core coursework in computer science and electrical engineering. Multiple electives let students pursue an area of interest among diverse options
Integrate the interests in computer science and electrical engineering to create the computing hardware and software at the heart of modern technology