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M.S. Electrical Engineering
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Columbia University 
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Duration

1.5 - 2 years
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Tuition & Fees

57.50 Lakh
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Course Level

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M.S. Electrical Engineering
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Columbia University 
Fees

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Tuition & feesINR 57,49,704
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Hostel & MealsINR 15,67,859
InsuranceINR 3,71,690
Info IconCalculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 30ᵗʰ August 2025

M.S. Electrical Engineering
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Columbia University 
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M.S. Electrical Engineering
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M.S. Electrical Engineering
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Columbia University 
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Columbia University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Liberal
Internships3.5
Part time work3.5
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty5
Student Life3.5
Value for money2.5
Public transportation5
Safety4
Indian Food3.5
Permanent Immigration3.5
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MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2024
Offered by Columbia University
4.6
Columbia University: Fostering Brilliance and Innovation
Tips: Networking is the key. Make as many connections as possible. New York is an amazing place to be and make the most of it. There is a Shardarshish scholarship which waves 50% tuition fees and also numerous graduate research assistant roles available if interested.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The diversity of faculty is amazing with most of them graduating from the top universities. Their knowledge on the subject is remarkable and they challenge you to be better and work harder. They let you engage in projects and conduct many office hours for discussions
Dislikes (Internships): The coursework and the brand value added because of Columbia University is great which lands you in a good internship but there are comparatively fewer career fairs than other universities. The career advisors are super helpful in guiding and suggesting changes to resumes and cover letters.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more
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MS in Data Science - Batch of 2026
Offered by Columbia University
3.6
Columbia is an expensive school, and the competition is very fierce.
Tips: Be mentally prepared before coming, the scholarships are rare, you need to be best at what you do. The competition is fierce, and things are not so dreamy anymore in the USA. But if you are good at it, you can make it. I am satisfied, hopefully I will get a job, and it will be easier for me.
Likes (Quality of faculty): Mostly, the faculty are adjunct faculty, giving a more practical experience. The faculty is diverse and well-rounded, and the way things are done here is different from in India. They are more concerned with practicality than with theoretical knowledge, so you need to study and prepare on your own.
Dislikes (Value for money): Columbia is an expensive school, and the competition is very fierce. Off-campus jobs don't pay well compared to the living costs. There are better private schools that offer scholarships you can attend. Brand value still matters in today's world, though.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2300
Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 87000
Reviewed on 1 May 2025Read more
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Computer Science Master's Degree - Vision, Graphics, Interaction and Robotics - Batch of 2026
Offered by Columbia University
3
Ivy League Tag does not work anymore.
Tips: No overwhelming cultural shift that I have experienced as of now. I didn't get any scholarship, they pay you nothing, no on campus jobs and even if you get any, you'll be paid peanuts. You basically take a crore rupees loan, study and work like a machine and still end up with no internship call, no certainty about jobs.
Likes (Quality of faculty): Excellent faculty, coursework, teaching and most importantly research. But don't expect to get paid for your research. They won't pay you. They'll ask you to take it for credit. All professors are great researchers and top in their domain but not all are good teachers.
Dislikes (Value for money): It's very expensive with zero or very few on campus jobs paying you peanuts. No proper career fair for internships. Uncertainty of jobs, constantly changing government regulations, disregarding all the effort and money we put to study here. Disregard for your skill and knowledge.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2125
Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80575
Reviewed on 28 Sep 2025Read more
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M.S. Electrical Engineering
 at 
Columbia University 
Highlights

  • The MS EE program is flexible and customizable to the student's individual goals
  • It allows students to pursue electrical engineering disciplines in-depth, as well as to take a selection of courses from other Columbia engineering majors
  • Students can study topics from physical devices to circuits and systems, to communications and networking, to signal, information, and data processing, to computer engineering, to smart electric energy, as well as systems biology or neuro-engineering
  • MS Students in the electrical engineering department can participate in a number of elective specializations or can design their own MS program in consultation with an adviser:
  • Specialization in Wireless and Mobile Communications
  • Specialization in Integrated Circuits and Systems
  • Specialization in Systems Biology and Neuroengineering
  • Specialization in Lightwave (Photonics) Engineering
  • Specialization in Microelectronic Devices
  • MS Research Specialization in Electrical Engineering
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M.S. Electrical Engineering
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Columbia University 
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M.S. Electrical Engineering
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Columbia University 
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