Columbia University Admission Process

Yes, Columbia University accepts 125 transfer students each year from two and four year institutions. To secure admission to Columbia University as a transfer student, students must satisfy the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

• Must have earned 24 points of credit at another institution or be registered to complete 24 credits at Columbia by the time of enrollment
• Must possess a high school Diploma or equivalent
• Must be enrolled at an institute where courses are offered by each term (quarters, semesters, etc.) AND a grade is given for each course, every term AND the institute can provide an English language transcript of the same
• Must secure the minimum score, in either of the following: TOEFL-iBT: 105, IELTS: 7.5, Duolingo English Test: 135, or Cambridge English: 191

In order to secure an enrollment, Indian students must fulfill all the Columbia University admission requirements. It is interesting to note that every applicant has to go through largely identical admissions process at Columbia, regardless of their citizenship or place of residence. Given below are the Columbia entry requirements for overseas applicants:

• Autobiographical information;
• Academic transcripts (English translation);
• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject;
• School Profile & Mid-year report;
• Statement of purpose (SOP) / Essay;
• Recommendations letters (LOR);
• SAT/ACT scores (optional);
• GMAT/GRE score (optional); and
• Other course-specific requirements.