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sneha

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Columbia University and UCLA are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of UCLA and Columbia University Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:

 Name of The University

Ranking

Acceptance Rate

1st Year Tuition Fee

UCLA29 9%

UG: INR 36 L - 39 L

PG: INR 22 L - 62 L

Columbia University 233.9%

UG: INR 50 L - 52 L

PG: INR 44 L - 76 L

(The comparison of fees was between the BTech course for UG and the MBA course for PG)

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Anushree Sinha

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Columbia University operates on three beautiful and vibrant campuses, namely: CU Irving Medical Center, Manhattanville Campus, and Morningside Heights.

Columbia University Campuses

Highlights

CU Irving Medical Center

  • Students can learn international leadership in basic, preclinical, and clinical research; medical and health sciences education; and patient care.
  • Home to the largest medical research enterprise in New York City.
  • Degrees offered: MD, MD/Ph.D., MD/MPH,  MD/MBA,  MD/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MD-MS, MD-MA

Manhattanville Campus

  • The campus is spread over 17 acres and easily accessible via public transportation.
  • Manhattanville is the home of Columbia Business School.
  • It houses buildings for the School of International & Public Affairs, Columbia School of the Arts, and the Jerome L. Greene Center

Morningside Heights

  • It is Columbia’s historic main campus includes 71 buildings on 36 acres.
  • Morningside Heights is connected by the #1 subway line and bus routes.

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Anushree Sinha

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While applying for Columbia University admissions, all international students are required to pay the Columbia University application fee. For Indian students, the payable amount is USD 85 (INR 7 K). International students must note that this fee non-refundable fee and the university will not refund it under any circumstances. However, applicants may qualify for a fee waiver at the time of application.

 Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.31

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Anurag Pal

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Yes, the University of British Columbia offers a variety of housing and accommodation options for international students. The University of British Columbia has 15 residences to meet all the housing needs of more than 13,000 students. The UBC campus residents have easy access to beaches and recreational activities, theatre, restaurants, guest speakers and special interest clubs. Check below all 15 residences of the university:

Residences of the University of British Columbia 
Brock Commons Exchange 
t? šx? h? lel? m? s t? k? a? k? a?Iona House 
Orchard Commons Place Vanier 
Totem ParkRitsumeikan UBC House
Walter GageFairview Crescent 
Marine DriveFraser Hall
Ponderosa CommonsThunderbird
Acadia Park 

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Fordham University, Columbia and NYU offer unique campus cultures and academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences aming the three universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rates of Fordham University, NYU and Columbia University. Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:

Name of The University

Ranking

Acceptance Rate

1st Year Tuition Fee

NYU

#39

 10%- 11%

  UG course: INR 17 L - 50 L

  PG course: INR 68 L - 90 L

Columbia University

#23 

 3.9%

UG Course:  INR 50 L - 52 L

PG course:  INR 44 L - 76 L

Fordham1001-1200 59%

UG Course:   INR 32 L - 43 L

PG course: INR 40 L

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Anurag Pal

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International students seeking admission to the University of Northern British Columbia are required to meet both the course-specific and general admission requirements. The general admission requirements for Indian students are:

  • Class X and Class XII Boards Examination Certificate
  • A minimum average grade of 61% or higher in English 12
  • Three-year Diploma with a minimum average grade of 50% of higher
  • GCE Edexcel or Cambridge International Examinations
  • 4-Year Bachelor’s degree with First Division
  • 3-year Bachelor’s degree awarded by NAAC accredited university/institute

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The University of Northern British Columbia is one of the best small universities in Canada. As per Maclean’s Magazine the University of Northern British Columbia ranking is #1 in Canada. The University of Northern British Columbia is placed among the top 5% of universities in Canada by THE. Also, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 ranked the University of British Columbia in the range of #801-1,000 in the world.

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The University of Northern British Columbia has implemented an online Housing application and monitoing process. It allows international students to apply for accommodation at UNBC online through the comfort of their home. However, before applying for an accommodation at UNBC, international students must meet the below given conditions. 

  • You must be at least 17 years old by the end of your first semester living in UNBC Housing
  • To be eligible for Housing you must be registered in a minimum of 1 UNBC course for each semester you live in Residence
  • All students under the age of 19 must have a parent or guardian sign the Residence Contrac
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Anushree Sinha

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Columbia University is one of the best universities in USA and students across the world desire to study here. Attending the university is an experience worth cherishing as per the Columbia University reviews. It is a very competitive school full of extremely intelligent, driven and ambitious students. Studying here makes students come out of their comfort zone and push themselves beyond their limit. Students are exposed to a wide range of concepts, ideas, people, and cultures and this alters their perspective on certain issues. Also, people get to make a lot of global friends. When it comes to academics, Columbia offers

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