Columbia University

Yes, Columbia Journalism School falls under the umbrella of the Columbia University which is part of the Ivy League.

The Ivy League institutions are known for their quality standard of education & providing students access to industry standard resources as well as networking opportunities with prominent names in the industry. 

Columbia is considered one of the best institutions in the US for higher studies down to its student-centric approach, emphasis on practical implementation of concepts, proven employment record & experienced faculty.

It is ranked highly by numerous university ranking platforms, given below is a description of the same:  

·      #9 for Arts

·      #10 for Mass Communication programs

·      #10 overall university rank in the US

Columbia is known for offering courses specifically focused on journalism across both UG & PG levels.

Given below are some of the J-School's most prominent courses:

·      MS in Data Journalism

·      MS in Stabile Investigative Specialization

·      MA in Politics

·      Journalism & Computer Science

·      Journalism & Religion

·      PhD in Communications

The tuition fee of a MA programme varies based on the specialisation students decide to pursue. The minimum cost of an MA programme at CJS is around INR 19.88 L & it can go as high as INR73.28 L.

Add to this the expenses that come with living in NYC & the result is an expensive financial package.

Columbia is among the costliest institutions in the US to pursue studies from. Tuition fees can be very high depending on the specialisation students decide to pursue. The MS programme tuition fee can go as high as INR 1 Cr.

Apart from this NYC is one of the most expensive locations in the US to live, with estimated cost of accommodation around INR 40 L for students living in university owned apartments.

Students have the option to pursue the MS programme in both part-time & full-time formats. The standard duration of a full-time MS programme is around 9 & half months while the part-time programme is available to be pursued over 2 years.

The tuition fee at Columbia J-School varies based on the course & specialisation students decide to pursue. The cost of a MS programme lies in the range of INR 28.63 L-1.05 Cr.

Students must also plan for certain living costs they will incur in NYC such as food, rent, utilities, travel, other personal expenses among others.

Based on its acceptance rate of 3.85%, it can be inferred that the J-school is very selective at admitting students to its courses & only a handful of highly qualified individuals are admitted. 

Columbia Journalism School is considered part of the best journalism institutions in the US. It is among a select group of institutions to be accredited by ACEJMC. The school's experienced faculty is always there to guide students over their educational journey & the campus offers a diverse & enriching learning environment.