Columbia University, New York, USA

New York, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Established in 1754, Columbia University is New Yorks oldest institution for higher education and the 5th oldest university in the United States. A private research university that is also part of the Ivy League, Columbia University enjoys a rich history spanning over a 250 year period in which it has shown immense growth in all aspects and has evolved as one of the best places for higher learning in the USA. Columbia University ranks 18th on the QS World University rankings and is affiliated with the Association of American Universities, the Universities Research Association and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The Columbia University campus is located in New York City and is well-equipped with the necessary infrastructure to aid students in learning and research. The campus is beautifully designed and it is home to the 20 schools of Columbia University, 25 libraries, 4 affiliated colleges. There plenty of accommodation available on the campus and it also has plenty of space for leisure and recreation, which include cafeterias, and a number of artworks have also been installed. Columbia University provides hundreds of bachelors and masters programmes in more than 50 fields of study, which include architecture, engineering, journalism, law, nursing, social work, management etc.

Accomplishments & Alumni

As a leading higher education institution of the USA with a research budget of over $1 billion, Columbia University has been on the forefront of research and innovation. It has produced very prominent personalities of their times. Columbia University is the alma mater of 3 US presidents as well as the authors of the Declaration of Independence and the US constitution. From Nobel laureates to Oscar winners, graduates of Columbia University have made a name for themselves. Some of the notable alumni of Columbia University include J.D. Salinger, Simon Kuznets, Anthony Perkins, Hunter S. Thompson etc.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

Columbia University has one of the most diverse student bodies in the USA. The university has set up multiple departments to help make people from all corners of the world feel right at home. Students from a diverse spectrum of academic and socioeconomic backgrounds are invited to stay and stay at Columbia University. The atmosphere of inclusion not only helps every student excel academically but also promotes free exchange of ideas and thoughts.

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Columbia University Courses

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  • B.S in Computer Science

    • Mode

      Regular

      Application Fee

      INR 8,000

    • Duration

      4 Year

      Tuition Fee

      INR 38,64,400

  • B.A. in Architecture

    • Mode

      Regular

      Application Fee

      INR 8,000

    • Duration

      4 Year

      Tuition Fee

      INR 38,64,400

  • B.S in Applied Physics

    • Mode

      Regular

      Application Fee

      INR 8,000

    • Duration

      4 Year

      Tuition Fee

      INR 38,64,400

  • B.S in Mechanical Engineering

    • Mode

      Regular

      Application Fee

      INR 8,000

    • Duration

      4 Year

      Tuition Fee

      INR 38,64,400

  • MS in Computer Science

    • Mode

      Regular

      Application Fee

      INR 8,000

    • Duration

      N/A

      Tuition Fee

      INR 23,53,100

  • MBA

    • Mode

      Regular

      Application Fee

      INR 8,000

    • Duration

      2 Year

      Tuition Fee

      INR 52,75,000

  • M.S in Applied Analytics

    • Mode

      Regular

      Application Fee

      INR 8,000

    • Duration

      1 Year

      Tuition Fee

      INR 55,69,400

  • M.S Electrical Engineering

    • Mode

      Regular

      Application Fee

      INR 8,000

    • Duration

      N/A

      Tuition Fee

      INR 23,53,100

Columbia University Facts and Highlights

Type of University

Private, Coed

Average Annual Tuition Fee

Bachelors - $60,514 (2021-22)

Masters - $51,194 (2020-21)

Admission Intakes

Summer, Fall & Spring

Average GPA Requirement

4.13

Average Exam Score Requirement

SAT - 1505; ACT - 33.5;IELTS - 6.5;TOEFL - 80; GRE - 326;GMAT - 700

Admission Requirements

Standardised test scores,LOR,SOP, Academic Transcripts

Admissions Deadlines

Early Decision - Nov 1

Regular Decision - Jan 1

Percentage of International Students

16%

Size of Campus (in acres)

36

Alumni Worldwide

99,000+

Females to Males Ratio

49:51

Average Salary after 10 Years

$78,900 (Annual)

Columbia UniversityRankings

Ranked By

2022

2021

2020

2019

ARWU

NA

NA

7

8

QS

3

19

18

16

Times Higher Education (THE)

NA

17

16

16

U.S. News & World Report

NA

6

7

7

Columbia University Subject Rankings

Business

Ranked By

2021

2020

2019

2018

QS Global MBA

8

11

10

8

QS Accounting & Finance

NA

12

10

13

Times Higher Education (THE)

18

15

13

11

U.S. News & World Report - Finance MBA

6

6

5

5

U.S. News & World Report - Entrepreneurship MBA

4

4

4

4

U.S. News & World Report - Graduate Business School

8

6

6

9

U.S. News & World Report - MBA Business Analytics

13

NA

NA

NA

Financial Times Global MBA

NA

8

9

7

Computer Science

Ranked By

2021

2020

2019

2018

Times Higher Education (THE)

24

24

21

19

U.S. News & World Report - Computer Science

NA

NA

NA

13

Engineering

Ranked By

2021

2020

2019

2018

QS - Engineering and Technology

NA

51

48

81

Times Higher Education (THE)

29

33

34

26

U.S. News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG

17

NA

NA

NA

U.S. News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG

9

10

NA

NA

U.S. News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG

14

NA

NA

NA

U.S. News & World Report - UG Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering

14

15

15

NA

Law

Ranked By

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

U.S. News & World Report

4

NA

NA

NA

NA

THE

NA

20

16

15

17

Campus Location

Columbia University

116th and Broadway, New York, NY 10027

http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/first-year | 212-854-2522 | ugrad-ask@columbia.edu

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