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Columbia College Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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For Columbia College Admissions, students must apply within the application deadlines listed below:

  • Fall intake application deadline: Jun 28, 2024
  • Summer intake application deadline: Mar 15, 2025 

Columbia College Admission Process 2024

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Q:   Does Columbia College require a GRE?

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To be admitted to the master's programme at Columbia, it is recommended to have a strong academic profile, however, it’s not compulsory to have scores in the GMAT or GREs.  However, the admission process at Columbia takes a holistic approach, considering multiple factors in the student's profile. These factors include Leadership, Work experience, essays, LOR and interviews that the students give during their admission process. 

Q:   How long does it take to get offer letter from Columbia College?

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The length of time hearing back from the Columbia College varies depending on the programme and the application volume received. Application takes 2weeks from the date the application is received. The processing time may be extended if certain required documents still need to be included. Applicants can also check their status by contacting the University's admissions office for further information.

Q:   Are Columbia College and Columbia University different?

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Columbia University and Columbia College are distinct institutions, Columbia University is in New York, whereas Columbia College is in Canada. Columbia University is a highly ranked university with a competitive acceptance rate of just 4%. The tuition fee for Columbia University is around INR 50L-52L compared to Columbia College (INR 11L). Coming to Columbia College it isn’t that highly ranked but surely one of the good universities in Canada. But in conclusion both the universities are very different and are situated in different countries as well.

Q:   What are some useful tips for students starting their first semester at Columbia College?

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Some of the tips for students starting their first semester at the Columbia College:

  • Students who apply for the Columbia College must be humble and should interact with as many people as possible. Mainly beacause, the more people you talk to the better knowledge you get. 

  • Attend as many gatherings and parties as much as you can. 

  • Applicants should avoid missing classess, as 70% of learning comes from students going to classes. 

  • Students can get invovlved with extracuricular activities, i.e joing university clubs, sports etc. This will also look good on a portfolio in the longer run. 

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It is overall a good college in terms of education.
Tips: Area wise it is not huge as it looks, but most colleges over here are like this. If you want a gigantic campus then you should go to universities. So, there is not much scope of on-campus jobs. Also, they do not have parking of their own. So you need to pay every month for parking.
Likes (Public transportation): Skytrain (metro in India) is only 2 minutes walking distance and the college is right before downtown. Even there is Pacific Central Station that consists of both buses and trains for going long-distance places like Calgary (Alberta) or Seattle (United States).
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I have experienced that college does not help in providing jobs after completion of studies, it will help you to get Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). There is no system where recruiters will come into the college to hire students but they have some job fairs that will help you in deciding your career line.
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Columbia College Admission FAQs

Q:   What is the application fee of Columbia College?

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Yes, the University has an Application fee of CAD 200. This fee is typically non-refundable and covers the cost of processing and viewing the applications. It is important to note that the Application fee differs from the other fees.  However, the application fee might vary depending on the intake, and it’s suggested that students should check the official for more information depending on the course and requirements.

Q:   What are Columbia College admission requirements?

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Below are Columbia College's requirements:

  • International students applying for Columbia College must have a Grade 9, 10, or 11 completion with satisfactory marks (equivalent to British Columbia's 60% average or better) on academic subjects in the most recently completed year.

  • Applicants must Complete an online application along with $85 = INR 7,074 application fee;

  • Official English proficiency exam scores (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/DET);

  • Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT);

  • Current Resume/CV;

  • Students must submit a personal goal statement of 300-500 words in essay format describing the reasons for pursuing Columbia College's degree, including future goals;

  • Certification of Finances; and

  • Copy of passport.

Q:   Does Columbia College require IELTS?

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International students must submit proof of English Language proficiency to be considered for Columbia College admission ( especially non-English speaking countries). Students can demonstrate that they are proficient in English by submitting the English proficiency test scores.

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English Proficiency Exams

UG Minimum Score Requirements

PG Minimum Score Requirements

IELTS

6.0 or higher (with no band scores below 5.5)

6.5 or higher (with no band scores below 6.0)

TOEFL iBT

72 or higher (with no subset score below 16)

80 or higher (with no subset score below 20)

PTE

50 or higher (with no subset score lower than 30)

58 or higher (with no subset score lower than 40)

Duolingo

95 or higher

105 or higher

Q:   Does Columbia accept Indian students?

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Yes, Columbia College welcomes international students from all over the world to study at their campus. It has more than 2,100 international students from 61 countries across the world. Columbia College offers various UG and PG programs that have been redesigned to cater to the academic needs of international students. However, the university allows International students get admission based on merit no entrance exam is required. Lastly, the University is an inclusive and welcoming institution and provides a safe environment for international students regardless of their nationality, colour and background.

Q:   Is Columbia College open for admission?

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Yes, for Fall 2024 and meeting Columbia College admission deadlines is important for prospective students. The summer 2025 deadline is on March 15, 2025 (tentative), which offers an early start option, while fall 2024 applications must be submitted by Jun 28, 2024 for the traditional academic year. Students interested in starting in winter 2024 have until Nov 15, 2024 ro apply. It’s important to submit all required materials, including transcripts, test scores, and essays, by these dates to be considered for admission. Planning ahead and adhering to deadlines. Below are the Columbia College admission deadlines:

Intake

Deadlines

Summer 2024

Mar 15, 2024

Fall 2024

Jun 28, 2024

Winter 2024

Nov 15, 2024

Summer 2025

Mar 15, 2025

Fall 2025

Jun 30, 2025

Q:   Is Columbia a hard college to get into?

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Columbia College almost accepted all students as it has an acceptance rate of 98% and upholds its reputation as easy university to get into. However, the figure implies more that everyone is offered admission making it a relatively less competitive and a very easily accessible institution. The university Admission process involves a thorough evaluation process, Considering academic excellence, extracurricular activities, English Language requirements, transcripts and many more. Applicants are suggested to approach the admission process with utter dedication, showcasing their strengths and talents to enter the university.

Note: (Due to the unavailability of the current acceptance rate, the above data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary)

Q:   How much is the tuition fee at Columbia College?

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The cost of attending Columbia College can vary depending on the main factors, such as course level of study (UG and PG). However, International students considering this university could be a little higher than compared to Canadian citizens. The UG programme Academic tuition fee for international students is around (INR  INR 21 L   ) per annum, depending on the course. However, for PG courses the tuition fees vary depending on the individual's preference.

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