Columbia University

The university does not maintain off-campus accommodation facilities, however, it does maintain a special Off-Campus Housing Assistance Office (OCHA) that helps students contact room lenders near the university campus & get the best accommodation facilities possible at affordable prices.

The estimated cost of living in NYC is around INR 25 L. This includes various costs associated with living such as accommodation, food, utilities, miscellaneous expenses, etc.

The cost of living may vary based on the standard of living students decide to pursue, but living in New York is certainly expensive than most other places in the US.

Most of the institute's student body is based in the university-owned housing in Morningside Heights. The residential facilities that consist of shared apartments & dormitory style-rooms are just a walking distance from the university campus.

Students are also housed in Manhattan Valley, just south of Morningside Heights. Additionally, some students are also housed in Riverdale, Bronx, at The Arbor. Shuttle services are available to & from the Arbor.

Columbia has a rich history of providing industry ready individuals with a willingness & capabilities to make significant contribution to the public sector & bring about a positive change in the overall global society.

Listed below are some of the institute's top recruiters:

• US Department of State
• Amazon
• United Nations
• Federal Reserve Bank of New York
• USAID

Graduates of the institute are employed in key leadership roles across the top organizations in the US & worldwide.

Listed below are the prominent sectors Columbia SIPA graduates are currently employed in:

As per the latest employment data, of the total members of the Class of 2024, the percentage of students to have secured employment or looking at pursuing higher studies is around 87.4%. Thus cementing the institute's status as one of the best employing institutions in the US & worldwide.

The median salary earned by Columbia SIPA graduates varies with the different industries they are employed in. The figure for those employed in the Private sector stands at USD 102,000 (INR 87.75 L), for Non Profit sector employees it stands at USD 82,000 (INR 70.3 L), while that of Public sector employees stands at USD 73,000 (INR 62.5 L). 

Conversion rate: 1 USD = INR 85.71

The admission deadlines for international students & domestic students vary based on the course.

Given below are the admission deadlines for the most prominent course offered by the institute:

·      Admission deadline for a 21-month MIA programme is Oct 15, 2025  

·      Admission deadline for a Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme is Oct 15, 2025

·      Admission deadline for a MPA in Developmental Practice is Nov 1, 2025

·      Admission deadline for Executive MPA is Nov 15, 2025

The minimum IELTS score needed to be eligible for admission to the institute is 7.0. However, the institute advises students to secure a score equal to or above 7.5.

The institute also accepts the below mentioned test scores: