Columbia University Fees

Yes, students can pay their fees in monthly installments, instead of in one go, at Columbia University.  The university has created a number of monthly payment plans, which students can join by paying a modest enrollment fee, but one that allows them to pay their tuition fees over several months, without any interest charges. These plans include: Fall Term Only, Spring Term Only and on an Annual basis. 

The enrollment fee for Fall and Spring terms is USD 30 (INR 2.6 K) per term, and the annual payment plan costs USD 50 (INR 4.3 K). 

For more information, visit the Student Financial Services Portal of Columbia University.

The Columbia University cost of attendance, varies, depending on the choice of the course and the type of accommodation, a student opts for. The average cost of undergraduate courses at Columbia ranges between USD 58,689-USD 67,481 (INR 51.5 L-INR 59.1 L), while that of graduate courses ranges between USD 23,064-USD 140,443 (INR 20.2 L-INR 1.23 Cr) per year.  While the annual cost of attendance is around USD 22,247 (INR 19.5 L) per year. 

Students can estimate the 4 year tuition cost, from the costs mentioned above. 

While the cost of studies at Columbia University, tends to vary, for different courses, the average tuition cost ranges between INR 51.5 L-INR 59.2 L for UG courses and INR 20.3 L-INR 1.23 Cr for PG courses, for the entire course duration.

Students, also need to take into the cost of living in New York, which is around USD 93,147 or INR 81.55 L for one academic year at Columbia (9 months). 

While applying for Columbia University admissions, all international students are required to pay the Columbia University application fee. For Indian students, the payable amount is USD 85 (INR 7 K). International students must note that this fee non-refundable fee and the university will not refund it under any circumstances. However, applicants may qualify for a fee waiver at the time of application.

 Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.31

The application fee for Columbia University for Undergraduate students is USD 85 and the application fee for Columbia graduate school is USD 120. The University offers exceptional opportunities for its students to develop their skills. Remembering that the university may revise its fee depending on the intake is also essential.

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

Once the application form is filled out and submitted with all the necessary documents, all the applicants are required to pay an application fee for processing their application form. The application fee at Columbia University for international students is USD 85. International students can pay the application fee online via their credit card. This is a non-refundable fee and the university will not refund it under any circumstances, however, applicants may qualify for a fee waiver at the time of application.