Columbia University

In the world rankings, Columbia University rank is #34 in the QS World University rankings. In 2024 the university ranks at #23 position. In Times Higher Education rankings the university ranks at #18 position in 2025. In 2024 THE rankings the university was placed at 17 position. Though in both the world rankings, the university's rank has declined in 2025 rankings it has still managed to stay in the Top 50 Universities in the world.

Columbia University is among the top choices of international students for pursuing higher education in the United States. Each year thousands of international students apply to the university. The University is known for offering the best academic programs for its international students. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is one of the notable Indian alumni of Columbia University. Moreover, the alumni are highly skilled in Project Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, and more.

Columbia University has a rich alumni network all over the world. The University has more than 375,000 alumni network who are working worldwide. The University alumni network includes various famous personalities, entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, etc. The University graduates also work in top companies such as Google, Amazon, Meta, JP Morgan Chase, and Microsoft. Moreover, the graduates work in leading sectors such as Business Development, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, etc.

Columbia University is known for offering the best placement rate in the USA. The University placement rate attracts international students the most. Additionally, the graduates are placed in top sectors such as Business Development, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, and more. Some of the top employers at Columbia University are as follows:

• Google
• Amazon
• Meta
• Citi
• JP Morgan Chase
• Microsoft
• Morgan Stanley
• McKinsey & Company
• Chief
• YPO
• Stealth Startup

The UBC offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree courses for international students every year. Some of the popular degree programs at the uni are given in the pie chart below:

Others Denote Finance, Marketing, Political Science and Government etc. 

Columbia University is one of the most prestigious universities around the globe and has the the second the lowest acceptance rate among the Ivy League universities. With the acceptance rate of 3.4%, Harvard University is the toughest Ivy League to get into. Nonetheless, getting into any of the Ivy Leagues is extremely competitive. Listed below is the acceptance rate of all the eight Ivy League institutions:

It is interesting to note that every applicant has to go through largely identical admissions process at Columbia, regardless of their citizenship. Given below are the Columbia University entry requirements:

• 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.

At the Columbia University, international students can choose between more than 100 degree programs on the bachelor's as well as master's levels. According to the historical data of the university's alumni, some of the most popular Columbia University courses are: