Private, non-profit university · United States
Columbia University in the City of New York
Also known as Columbia UniversityNew York, New York · In a city
✓ On the US government's College ScorecardTop research university (R1)The numbers
Tuition and fees, per year$74,180About ₹70.5 lakh. Same for all students. Living costs are extra.
Applicants admitted4%Very hard to get into
Students34,9828,973 bachelor's · 26,009 graduate
International students19.7%Share of bachelor's students from outside the US
Finish their degree95%Of full-time first-year students, within six years
Average SAT of admitted students1553Out of 1600
Figures from the US government's College Scorecard, files updated 15/10/2026. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Some universities charge international students more. Check the fee on the official site before you plan.
For Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Bachelor's, international students, 2026-27$99,774 a year, all inAbout ₹94.8 lakh. Tuition $72,800; the rest is housing, food and other costs.Source ↗
What this includes
Columbia College/Engineering: tuition $72,800 plus fees $4,160 listed separately; total budget incl. food, housing, books, personal. Travel 'varies' and excluded; health insurance not listed.Master's tuition, 2026-27$67,728 to $97,928 a yearAbout ₹64.4 lakh to ₹93.1 lakh.Source ↗
What this includes
Engineering (SEAS) MS: $67,728/yr at 12 points/semester ($2,822/pt) [source2]; GSAS MA: $76,212 (most MAs) to $97,928 (Statistics, Mathematics of Finance).India's 3-year degree, for a master'sGSAS accepts applications from students with 3-year bachelor's degrees from listed countries, including India.Source ↗
English testTOEFL 105 · IELTS 7.5 · Duolingo 135Stated minimums. TOEFL 105 for tests on/before 20 Jan 2026; 5.5 on new scale from 21 Jan 2026. Waived if schooled in English or SAT R&W 700+/ACT English 29+.Source ↗
SAT or ACTTest-optional for Fall 2027 entry (2026-27 cycle); SAT or ACT required from the 2027-28 cycle (Fall 2028 entry) onward.Source ↗
Bachelor's deadlinesEarly Decision 1 Nov 2026; Regular Decision 1 Jan 2027 (Fall 2027 entry).Source ↗
Money help for international studentsMeets 100% of demonstrated need for admitted international students, but admission is need-aware for international aid applicants.Source ↗
Costs and rules change each year and differ by course. Always check the official page before you apply. Rupees at the RBI rate of 16/10/2026. Their page for international applicants ↗
Subjects it teaches
Subjects in which it awarded degrees in recent years, by official US subject group. The exact course names are on its website.
Bachelor's · 69 subjects
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Area Studies
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
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- Classical and Ancient Studies
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Climate Science
- Cognitive Science
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dance
- Data Science
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Nutrition Sciences
- Operations Research
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Public Administration
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Sustainability Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Master's · 99 subjects
- Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation
- Architectural Sciences and Technology
- Architecture
- Area Studies
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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- Biotechnology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Climate Science
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Construction Management
- Data Analytics
- Data Science
- Dispute Resolution
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, Other
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Genetics
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Industrial Engineering
- Insurance
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Journalism
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Library Science and Administration
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Nutrition Sciences
- Operations Research
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Real Estate Development
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Statistics
- Sustainability Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
PhD and professional · 78 subjects
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
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- Chemistry
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Economics
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Genetics
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Law
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Music
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Nutrition Sciences
- Operations Research
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics
- Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, Other
- Public Health
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Statistics
- Sustainability Studies
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Applying from India
For a bachelor's degreeApply to the college directly, often through the Common App. Check its own page for tests, English scores, essays and deadlines.Study abroad stage
For a master's degreeApply to the department on the university's own site. Check which Indian degrees, marks and tests the course asks for.Master's abroad guide
The full costTuition plus living, health insurance and travel. The university sends the visa form (I-20) only once you show you can pay.US cost in rupeesScholarships
Check before you pay anyoneYou can apply yourself, without an agent. Agents who say they are “free” are usually paid by the university.How free agents get paid
Source: US Department of Education, College Scorecard (ID 190150), checked 19/10/2026. Public US government data.
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