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Q:   What is the global rank of Columbia University?

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In the world rankings, Columbia University rank is #34 in the QS World University rankings. In 2024, the university ranks at #23 position. In Times Higher Education rankings, the university ranks at #18 position in 2025. In 2024 THE rankings, the university was placed at 17 position. Though in both the world rankings, the university’s rank has declined in 2025 rankings, it has still managed to stay in the Top 50 Universities in the world.

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Columbia University US News & World Report Rankings 2025

Ranked by202220232024
Global Universities
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679
National University21812
Best Graduate Law Schools448
Best Graduate Medical Schools66754
Best Graduate Nursing Schools566
Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools161516
Biomedical Engineering PG9107
Chemical Engineering PG242425
Civil Engineering PG171919
Computer Engineering PG151314
Electrical Engineering PG141415
Entrepreneurship MBA
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27– / –26
Finance MBA
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444
Graduate Business School
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81112
MBA Business Analytics
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1286
Mechanical Engineering PG192830
Supply Chain Management MBA
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– / –– / –21
UG Computer Engineering171716
UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering181917
UG Mechanical Engineering212424

Columbia University Vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

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Columbia University US News & World Report Rankings 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Columbia University Financial Times Rankings 2024

Ranked by202220232024
GMBA
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213

Columbia University Vs Other Universities: Financial Times Ranking Comparison

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Columbia University Financial Times Rank 2024: Ranking Criteria

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Columbia University QS World University Rankings 2025

Ranked by202320242025
World University
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222334
Accounting and Finance
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Architecture and Built Environment1516– / –
Art and Design5044– / –
Biological Sciences1818– / –
Communication and Media Studies1615– / –
Engineering and Technology
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5444– / –
Global MBA
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87– / –
Law and Legal Studies88– / –
Mathematics2221– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering101108– / –
Medicine1415– / –
Nursing1411– / –
Performing Arts3129– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology4130– / –
Physics and Astronomy2128– / –
Politics1213– / –
Sociology1312– / –

Columbia University vs Other US Universities: QS Ranking Comparison

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Columbia University QS World University Rankings 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Columbia University Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2025

Ranked by202220232024
University
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111117
Arts and Humanities111110
Clinical and Health111212
Engineering
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272525
Law15124
Life Sciences111214
PG Business and Economics
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141114
PG Computer Science
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232124
Psychology161613

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Columbia University THE World University Rank 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Columbia University ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2024

Ranked by202220232024
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Law66– / –
Mathematics2617– / –
Nursing3344– / –
Physics2431– / –
Political Sciences98– / –
Sociology1220– / –

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Columbia University ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2024: Ranking Criteria

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Columbia University
Bloomberg Ranking 2023

Ranked by202120222023
Best Business School USA
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685
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Columbia University Bloomberg Rankings 2024

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Columbia University Bloomberg Business Ranking 2024: Ranking Criteria

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Columbia University
Course Ranking

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by202220232024
US News & World Report - Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools161516
US News & World Report - UG Computer Engineering171716
US News & World Report - UG Mechanical Engineering212424
US News & World Report - UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering181917

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LL.M.

Ranked by202120222023
QS - Law and Legal Studies-88
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law466
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Law Schools-44
THE (Times Higher Education) - Law-1512

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M.A.

Ranked by202120222023
QS - Sociology-1013
QS - Politics-1212
QS - Communication and Media Studies-2416
QS - Art and Design-4250
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences798
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology151220
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities-1111
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Q:   What are the subject rankings of Columbia University?

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In the QS World University Rankings (Subject-wise), a few of the university’s course that rank well are given below:

Course

Ranking in 2024

Global MBA

#7

Law and Legal Studies

#8

Accounting and Finance

#11

Nursing

#11

Sociology

#12

Politics

#13

Q:   How are the subjects of Columbia University ranked?

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Columbia University’s Law course ranks exceptionally well in THE subject rankings. It ranks at the #4 position in 2024. A few of the other courses that rank well are:

Course

THE Subjects Rankings 2024

Arts and Humanities

#10

Social Sciences

#12

Psychology

#13

Life Sciences

#14

 

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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.
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If you are interested in applying to MBA course at Columbia University here are some steps that you need to follow. First, one is expected to apply online which is normally opened from mid August and closed mid April with application fee of INR 55,617. Candidates can also provide GMAT or GRE examina

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Columbia University acceptance rate is around 4%. This means that this university is extremely selective during the admission process. So, to have an upper hand at admission, the applicants should aim to get a 4.15 GPA or higher. Along with this, if students want to submit SAT score then aim to obta

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Since Columbia University acceptance rate is around 4%, it can be said that to get into this university, students are required to build a strong profile along with good academic scores and non-academics. The admission process at Columbia is holistic, which means, all parts of the application are con

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