MA in History
at Columbia University, New York

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MA in History
at
Columbia University
Overview

MA in History offered at Columbia University is a PG level course, which is considered the top-ranked course across the university and the country. Students who are willing to apply, can pursue the course within the duration of 2 years.

International students applying at Columbia University for the MA in History, need to submit the necessary documents as per the department and the course including the qualification proof along with test scores of exams including GRE and TOEFL. Additionally, it is recommended that the students apply for the course before the deadlines as the seats available at the university for the course are limited.

The Columbia University tuition fees for MA in History for the first-year international student is USD 61,180. In addition to the tuition fees students need to look into other various factors that are necessary to manage their stay during the study at the university, which include the other necessary costs, covering accommodation costs, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc.

Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹54.29 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

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MA in History
at
Columbia University
Fees

The first year's tuition for international students planning to study MA in History at Columbia University is USD 61,180. In addition, they need to budget for other living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, books, supplies, and other smaller bills. Students must pay tuition and living expenses when they enrol in MA in History.

Refer to the table below to view the fee breakdown for Columbia University MA in History.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 54,28,502

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 20ᵗʰ December 2024

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MA in History
at
Columbia University
Entry Requirements

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Prerequisites: minimum of 4 courses in art history or studies closely related (e.g., archaeology, architectural history, art-historical anthropology, visual studies, film studies, media studies, etc.).

An undergraduate major in art history is not a requirement, but candidates should contextualize their course of study thus far and their ability to pursue graduate level work in art history.

It is also advised that students have prior knowledge of at least one foreign language at the time of applying.
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MA in History
at
Columbia University
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#9	Communication and Media Studies QS, 2025
#12	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#4	Political Sciences ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2024

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MA in History
at
Columbia University
Placements

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Internship Available	Yes

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5

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Student Views

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

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.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

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.

Reviewed on 1 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

Computer Science Master's Degree - Vision, Graphics, Interaction and Robotics - Batch of 2026

Offered by Columbia University

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.

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2025Read more

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MA in History
at
Columbia University
Highlights

MA in History is offered by Graduate School of Arts and Sciences under Columbia University, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 2 Years.
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