MS in Computer Science 

at Columbia University, New York

The Columbia University Tuition Fees for UG students ranges between INR 51.6 L-INR 59.3 L, while the Columbia University tuition cost for graduate students ranges between INR 20.1 L-INR 1.23 Cr, for the entire duration of the course. 

Source: Columbia University Official Website

According to the official Columbia University website, the university received 59,616 applications for the Class of 2029 admissions, of which 2,946 were accepted, thus taking the Columbia University acceptance rate to 4.94%. 

This suggests that the university is highly selective when it comes to admitting students to its courses, accepting on average only 5 applications for every 100 it receives. 

The UNBC acceptance rate is 70-75%. this shows that the university is moderately selective and you can increase your chances of acceptance by meeting the eligibility requirements and submission of mandatory documents as required for the admission process.

The minimum GPA required for getting into Columbia Uni is 3.7-4.0. The University prioritizes students who stand out both in academics and other non-academic activities such as community events, social and cultural events, among others.
International students are advised to perform consistently well across different levels of their education to have the best chances of admission.

While both Columbia and Harvard, are part of the best universities in USA, they are also highly selective. The Columbia University acceptance rate is 4.9% for the Class of 2029, while the Harvard University acceptance rate is 3.6%. Thus, it can be said that Harvard is marginally tough to secure admissions at than Columbia, however, there is not much between them. 

The University of Northern British Columbia is one of the best small universities in Canada. As per Maclean’s Magazine the University of Northern British Columbia ranking is #1 in Canada. The University of Northern British Columbia is placed among the top 5% of universities in Canada by THE. Also, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 ranked the University of British Columbia in the range of #801-1,000 in the world.

International students seeking admission to the University of Northern British Columbia are required to meet both the course-specific and general admission requirements. The general admission requirements for Indian students are:

• Class X and Class XII Boards Examination Certificate
• A minimum average grade of 61% or higher in English 12
• Three-year Diploma with a minimum average grade of 50% of higher
• GCE Edexcel or Cambridge International Examinations
• 4-Year Bachelor’s degree with First Division
• 3-year Bachelor’s degree awarded by NAAC accredited university/institute

The University of Northern British Columbia application fee is CAD 153/INR 9,345 for a Bachelor of Health Science in Biomedical Studies. However, it’s important to note that application fees are subject to vary every term, and it’s suggested to double-check the current fee with the specific programme you are applying to. However, the applicant should also be aware of the waivers and other resources that can help you to offset these costs.

*CAD/INR = 61.08

The UNBC Masters Tuition Scholarship is a graduate award offered by the university itself. This scholarship reduces half the value of the tuition fee units for the degree programme into which the student has been accepted. This scholarship is for a full-time student who has successfully competed for a national or provincial scholarship or fellowship equal to or greater than CAD 10,000. Students must keep a satisfactory academic standing to maintain the scholarship.

The University of Northern British Columbia offers admissions in two intakes; Fall and Spring. However, international students can apply for the next cycle of admission intakes. Below we provide admission deadlines for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Undergraduate Application Deadline