Columbia University

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.

Choosing a university over others depends on various factors, including the overall cost, accommodation facilities, location, tuition fees, faculty reputation, programme availability, individual preference, and more. Although Columbia is far better than NYU, students can still go to NYU for the culture they are looking for or any other factors discussed above. The Columbia University ranked #13 among national universities, where NYU stands at #30. However, both are highly reputed, top-ranked, and expensive.

NYU has an acceptance rate of around 10-12% while Columbia's acceptance rate stands at around 4%. Though both are some of the toughest universities to secure admission at, Columbia is twice as tough to get into as compared to NYU.

Listed below are some of the most notable members of the Columbia SIPA alumni network:

• Radha Kulkarni: Investment Manager, UNICEF
• Frank Reig: Co-founder & CEO of Revel
• Gabriela Rocha: Co-founder & CEO of Laboratoria
• Lingdong Hua: Vice-chair of ISSB
• Katie Napolitano: Co-Founder & Director of Fair Futures