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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
International students coming from multiple countries choose various majors. The reason for choosing particular majors like Political Science and Government, Psychology, History, English, Computer Science and Math, Art History, is its affordability, and job opportunities.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
Columbia University offer various programs for Indian students. Some most chosen programs are History, Economics, Political Science, Data Science, Architecture, Film Studies, and more. The tuition cost is between INR 53L-INR 62L for UG and INR 21L-INR 1.23 Cr for PG.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
As of 2024, out of the total 145 countries represented by the crowd at Columbia University, India is the 2nd top country of origin after China, with a total enrollment of 1,241. Of these, 72 students are UG students while 1,153 are PG students. Also, 16 are Non-degree Indian-origin students.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes all students can apply through Early Decision at Columbia Uni regardless of their origin but they shouldn't expect special benefits, as their application will be treated equally and students applying for financial aid who fall out of "need-blind category" can also be deferred to Regular Decision.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
FAANG companies, Consultancy firms, Law firms, and Finance giants hire MBA graduates from the Columbia B-School. Given below is a list of some popular names who hired graduates of the Class of 2025.
| Company | Number of Graduates Hired |
|---|---|
| McKinsey & Company | 62 |
| Boston Consulting Group | 62 |
| Amazon | 21 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers | 24 |
| Bain & Company | 33 |
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
USD 3,666 (INR 3.3 L) per year or USD 22,000 (INR 19.76 L) overall, is what an AI Certificate Program would cost you at Columbia. You would also have to pay USD 105 (INR 9.4 K) as document fee and USD 500 (INR 44.9 K) as the enrollment deposit.
1 USD = INR 89.86
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, as an Indian student, if your family's annual income is less than USD 6,000 (INR 5.4 L), you can get a 100% Scholarship at Columbia. Your parents don't need to contribute anything towards your cost of attendance. More information can be found on the scholarships page.
1 USD = INR 89.86
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
You would need to do well in your academics to get into either. At Columbia however, you have better chances of admission. Columbia accepts applications at a rate of 4.3%. Harvard, on the other hand, does so at a rate of 3.6%.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Columbia accepts around 4 applications for every 100 it receives. Its acceptance rate was 4.29% for the Class of 2029. NYU accepts twice the number of applications, at an 8% acceptance rate. You would have to work hard to get into either. However, at NYU you have a better chance.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
India had around 1,241 students at Columbia, by Fall 2024, the second the largest international community of students, behind only China (6,463). Of these, around 72 were enrolled in UG, 1,153 in graduate, and 16 in non-degree courses at Columbia Uni.
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