Columbia College

Columbia College admission requirements for international students comprise of proof of proficiency in the English language as a major entry requirement. However, students can secure an admission with English Language Support at the university with the following ELP scores:

• IELTS: 5.0 or higher (with no individual band scores below 4.0); OR
• TOEFL: 54 or higher (with no subset score below 10); OR
• PTE: 42 or higher (with no subset score lower than 20); OR
• Duolingo: 80 or higher; OR
• ACT: English subset score of 15 or higher; OR
• SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing subset score of 380 or higher.

Also, there are other ways to fulfill Columbia College English language requirements and they are listed below:

• A grade of C or higher from an English composition course completed at a regionally-accredited U.S. institution; OR
• A score of 50 or higher for CLEP of an English composition course; OR
• A score of 400 or higher for DSST of an English composition; OR
• Successful completion of high school in the United States from an accredited institution; OR
• Successful completion of an English language GED or HiSET exam; OR
• Successful completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the United States from an accredited institution.

Columbia College provides scholarships, awards and bursaries to international students in order to recognize their academic achievements, community involvement, leadership skills as well as to reduce their financial burden. Please find below the scholarships available for international students:

Columbia College Entrance Scholarships

This scholarship is available to students who demonstrated academic aptitude despite facing barriers in accessing a higher education. This scholarship of CAD 5,000 is awarded to six students. In order to apply for this scholarship, students are required to submit Entrance Scholarship Application Form.

Columbia College Academic Scholarship

These scholarships, valued CAD 2,500 each, are awarded to eight students on the basis of exceptional academic performance in previous semester, involvement in college and community activities as well as a personal essay.

There are few more scholarships which are awarded on the basis of performance in a particular subject. Ranging from CAD 2,000 to CAD 5,000, these scholarships are awarded to only one outstanding student in a specific semester.

Awards

There are number of awards which are given to the students. Top Associate Degree Award of CAD 2,000 is given to two students with the highest CGPA in associate degree programs. Outstanding Service Awards, amounting CAD 100, are given to 15 students for their outstanding contribution to the college community. Classroom Appreciation Awards of CAD 150 each are given to 14 students on achieving excellence in specific subject areas.

Bursary

Columbia College also offers the Jill Orenstein Memorial Bursary of CAD 1,700 to an outstanding ELC student moving from English 097 to English 098.

Note: International students are recommended to check the college website for specific details on scholarships and other awards.

In order to be eligible for a programme at Columbia College, every international applicant needs to fulfill certain program-specific as well as English language proficiency requirements.

The eligibility requirement for university transfer programme includes a minimum of 75 per cent average on the best four academic Grade 12 courses (State Boards and National Open School) and a minimum of 70 per cent average (CBSE and ISCE). Indian students must have completed their Grade 12, no more than two years before applying to Columbia College. Students who will apply on the strength of a Polytechnic Diploma must have a 75 per cent average on all coursework. 

For application, Columbia College requires the following documents:

• Transcripts of Study of the most recent school results
• High school graduation certificate (for applicants to university programs)
• Copy of the personal information page in candidate’s passport
• Scorecard of English Proficiency test (IELTS Academic, TOEFL)