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University of British Columbia offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree courses for international students every year. Some of the popular degree programs at the university are given in the pie chart below:
Others Denote Finance, Marketing, Political Science and Government, etc.
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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:
| Ivy League | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Cornell University | 3.4% |
| Columbia University | 3.85% |
| Yale University | 4.5% |
| Cornell University | 5% |
| Princeton University | 5.8% |
| Dartmouth College | 6% |
| Cornell University | 7.3% |
| Purdue University | 50% |
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In order to secure an enrollment, Indian students must fulfill all the Columbia University admission requirements. It is interesting to note that every applicant has to go through largely identical admissions process at Columbia, regardless of their citizenship or place of residence. Given below are the Columbia entry requirements for overseas applicants:
- 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);
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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:
| Course | Percentage of Graduates who pursued |
|---|---|
| Finance, General | 26.4% |
| Business Administration & Management, General | 22.65% |
| Economics | 18.81% |
| Marketing | 13.04% |
| Business/Commerce, General | 10.84% |
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In order to pursue higher studies in Columbia University, students must appear for one of the standardized tests (SAT/ACT) or other entrance exams like GMAT/GRE for postgraduate courses and secure the minimum scores as listed below:
Entrance Exam | Minimum Score Requirements |
|---|---|
700 or higher | |
29 or higher | |
550 or higher | |
GPA | 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) |
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Founded as a King's College for males, Columbia University was established by a royal charter issued by Great Britain’s King George II in 1754. Due to the American Revolution the university had to go through am eight-year long hiatus period. Once resumed, in 1784 the institution was renamed Columbia College as a form of patriotic reference to explorer Christopher Columbus. Columbia University acquired its now known name 112 years post this incident.
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Yes, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar and Sara Ali Khan are two popular Indian alumni members of the Columbia University.
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian Jurist, Economist, Social Reformer and Political Leader. He was the head of the committee drafting the Constitution of India from the Constituent Assembly debates. He also served as Law and Justice minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru, and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement after renouncing Hinduism.
Sara Ali Khan Pataudi is an Indian actress who works in Bollywood movies. She pursued a degree in History and Political Science at the Columbia University.
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Columbia University MBA is one of the most pursued courses offered by the university and the Columbia Business School is a part of the top 10 global business schools. Its core structure consists of two full-term courses and eight half-term courses and help students develop a deep understanding of essential academic disciplines and practical skills for success in the competitive business world. For Indian students, the Columbia MBA fees lies in the range of INR 44 L - 76 L. As per the latest reports, the average median salary of a Columbia University MBA graduate of the university is USD 175,000 (INR 1.4 Cr) per year.
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The Columbia University the highest base package is around USD 370,000 (INR 3.18 Cr.) earned by a MBA grad employed in Consulting.
Another graduate, employed in Private Equity, secured a packagae worth USD 350,000 (INR 3.01 Cr).
Students get a median salary of around USD 188,000 (INR 1.61 Cr) in the Consulting industry.
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