Columbia University fees for the 2023 academic year stand at approximately $81,000 USD, which includes about $61,000 for tuition and $20,000 for living expenses. For Indian students, this equates to roughly ₹66.6 lakhs, based on an exchange rate of 1 USD = ₹82.24. This cost reflects the premium nature of an Ivy League education in one of the world’s most dynamic cities—New York.
Columbia University, officially known as Columbia University in the City of New York, is one of the oldest and most prestigious private research universities in the United States. Established in 1754 as King’s College, it is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest in the nation. A proud member of the Ivy League, Columbia consistently ranks among the world’s top universities.
The university offers world-class programs across various disciplines. Its MBA program ranks #2 globally (FT), and Financial Economics stands at #4 (US News). Other strong postgraduate programs include Marketing Science and Mathematics of Finance, both in the top 10.
At the undergraduate level, Columbia excels in Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, and several Economics tracks—all within the top 10-15 rankings in the U.S., according to US News. The institution also ranks high in environmental sciences and computer science.
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Know in detail about Columbia University’s popular programs
- BA In Economics (Economics Track)
- BA In Computer Science
- MA In Biotechnology
- MS In Marketing Science
- PhD In Astronomy
- PhD In Accounting
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