Columbia University Ranking 2024: QS, US News, THE, FT
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Updated on Aug 5, 2024 10:37 IST

One of the popular universities in the USA, Columbia University provides various UG and PG programs in diverse specializations. As per the Shiksha Grading, the courses such as Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, and Physics secured ‘A+ Overall University Grading’, and Columbia University courses like Business Economics are honored with ‘A++ Overall University Grading’.

As per the Financial Times ranking in 2024, the university ranked #3 under the ‘GMBA Ranking’ category. Also, the university ranked #7 in the ‘Global MBA category’ according to the QS rankings 2024.

International students coming from diverse backgrounds to take Columbia University admissions must submit official transcripts of all the recognized schools or colleges, and prove their English language proficiency by submitting valid scores in one of the tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo. Also, students must submit Columbia University fees to be admitted to any program.

Check out the Columbia University ranking 2024 awarded by QS, US News, THE (Times Higher Education), FT, and more in the below article.

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Columbia University QS Ranking 2024

According to the 'World University Ranking' category of QS 2024, Columbia University ranked #23, showing a slight degradation from its ranking of #22 in 2023. Apart from the World University Ranking category, it has also ranked well under various other streams under QS, such as Global MBA, Law and Legal Studies, Nursing, Sociology, Politics, Accounting & Finance, and more. The following table shows more details on Columbia University ranking in 2024 under QS:

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QS Ranking Category

2024 Ranking

World University

23

Accounting & Finance

11

Architecture & Built Environment

16

Communication and Media Studies

15

Engineering and Technology

44

Global MBA

7

Law and Legal Studies

8

Mechanical Engineering

108

Performing Arts

29

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

30

Physics and Astronomy

28

Politics

13

Art & Design

44

Biological Sciences

18

Mathematics

21

Medicine

15

Nursing

11

Sociology

12

Columbia University Vs Other US Universities: QS Ranking 2024 Comparison

As per the Columbia University QS ranking 2024, it is ranked #23 in the World University category. The below table compares Columbia University along with Arizona State University, Harvard University, and Purdue University for QS ranking categories, namely World University, Accounting & Finance, and Law and Legal Studies:








University Name

World University Category’24

Accounting & Finance Category’24

Law and Legal Studies

Category ’24

Columbia University

23

11

8

Arizona State University

179

101

201

Harvard University

4

1

1

Purdue University

99

151

301

Columbia University US News Ranking 2024

As per US News Ranking 2024, Columbia University has bagged top positions well under various categories, such as Best Graduate Medical Schools, Best Graduate Law Schools, Best Graduate Nursing Schools, Finance MBA, and MBA Business Analytics among others. The below table presents more details on Columbia University US News ranking 2024:







US News Ranking Category

2024 Ranking

Best Graduate Law Schools

8

Best Graduate Medical Schools

4

Best Graduate Nursing Schools

6

Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools

16

Biomedical Engineering PG

10

Chemical Engineering PG

24

Civil Engineering PG

19

Computer Engineering PG

13

Electrical Engineering PG

14

Finance MBA

4

Graduate Business School

11

MBA Business Analytics

8

Mechanical Engineering PG

28

National University Ranking

12

UG Computer Engineering

16

UG Electrical-Electronic and Communications Engineering

17

UG Mechanical Engineering

24

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Columbia University THE Ranking 2024

With a University ranking of 17 via Times Higher Education (THE) in 2024, Columbia University has also bagged top positions under various subject and stream categories, such as Law, Psychology, Arts & Humanities, and Clinical and Health, among others. Tabulated below are the category-wise ranking details of Columbia University Times Higher Education ranking 2024:

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THE Ranking Category

2024 Ranking

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17

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10

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12

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25

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14

PG Business and Economics

14

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24

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Q:   How can I get admission in the University of Manchester?

A:

The application process at the University of Manchester may vary depending on the course and level of study. However, here is the application process for UG and PG courses: 

The Undergraduate Application Process:  

Step 1:  You can apply through the UCAS common application portal.

Step 2: Go to the website and select the course you are interested in.

Step 3: Ensure you meet the Entry requirements (Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.

Step 4: Once you decide on the course, submit documents such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements. 

Check out:  tips to improve your SOP

Step 5: You can track the application's progress through your given credentials by UCAS. 

Step 6: Once the applicant submits the application to UCAS, it forwards to the University, and the admission teams carefully analyse the application document.

Step 7: The university will send you an offer letter once selected. Hence keep checking your UCAS portal for your application status.

The Postgraduate application process: 

Step 1: Select the postgraduate course you are interested in from the University of Manchester.\

Step 2: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as they vary depending on the course.

Step 3: Complete the online application by providing your personal information.

Step 4: Upload the required documents, such as Academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency ( TOEFL/ IELTS). experience in your fields and references (depending on the course). You also may require Two LORs depending on the course. 

To make your admission better, check out the following: How Admission Officers Evaluate your application. 

Step 5:  If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from the University of Manchester. 

Q:   Is university of West of Scotland good for international students?

A:

The University of the West of Scotland has five modern and diverse campuses in United Kingdom. The University has welcomed more than 3,000 international students which are representing 1/3 of the globe. They also have 130 European partners who are actively in global study and exchange options through the Commonwealth universities programmes. The University also offers study abroad opportunities for UWS who are eligible for the same and also have more than 20 transnational education partners worldwide which helps them deliver UWS Bachelors and Masters Degrees around the world.

Q:   What rank is Wolverhampton University in UK?

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The University of Wolverhampton is one of the best universities in the United Kingdom. The university is consistently ranked among the best universities nationally and globally. For nearly 200 years, the University of Wolverhampton has been consistently providing a quality of education to students and producing highly skilled graduates. The national rankings of the University of Wolverhampton are given below:

Ranking Body Ranking
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Q:   How to prepare for UK 10th board exam 2025?

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Those who are preparing for the UK Class 10 exam 2025 are recommended to follow the tips below.

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With proper planning and hard work, students can easily clear the UK 10th board exam.

Q:   What is University of Wales, Trinity Saint famous for?

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University of Wales, Trinity Saint (UWTSD) was founded in 2010, is a public institution for higher education and research at multiple locations. It was set up under the 1828 royal charter of Lampeter, the institution was the result of the merger between Trinity University College and the University of Wales. The institution merged with the Swansea Metropolitan University in 2013.

  • Top Ranked University: The UWTSD is not ranked by any major ranking body, however as per the university ranking given on the official website of the university, it is ranked among:
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  • Variety of Courses: UWTSD offers more than 300 programs at various levels including undergraduate, postgraduate degrees as well as multiple online courses.
  • Highly distinguished and learned faculties: the faculty at UWTSD    is highly learned and distinguished which enables students to be the best in their field of study.
  • High Placements: According to Graduate Outcome data 2019-2020 quoted by the UWTSD, more than 95% of its graduates were found to be employed within 15 Months of graduation. The average salary of a graduate is not explicitly released by UWTSD, however, as per some unofficial sources the average salary of the graduates of UWTSD is approximately INR 30-35L. with the highest salary being reported as high as INR 66.5L for jobs in Financial Services.

Q:   Does the University of Essex require IELTS?

A:

International students whose native language is not English must meet the University of Essex English language requirements to get admission. The university accepts IELTS scores as proof of English language proficiency. Mentioned below are the IELTS scores required for UG and PG admission at the university:

English Language Test

 Score

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5 to 8.0 with minimum of 5.5 to 7.5 in each section

The university also accepts the score of other English language tests such as TOEFL and PTE for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs:

English Language Test

 Score

TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 72 to 114

PTE

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Q:   How can I get a 100% scholarship to study in UK?

A:

Yes, it is possible to get 100% scholarships to study in the UK. There are various external funding agencies that offer 100% scholarships to international students to study in the UK. Three main UK government scholarships for international students are;

However, to get 100% scholarships to study in the UK, international students must meet all the eligibility criteria and apply within the deadlines.

Q:   What is the cost of an Essex MBA?

A:

The University of Essex MBA cost is vary from INR 17 L to INR 27 L for first-year. The university offers an affordable MBA programme to international students. The table below includes the complete first year cost of studying MBA program: 

Fees components

Amount (for 1 year)

Tuition & fees

INR 27,67,000

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Insurance

INR 85,888

Total approximate fees

INR 35,12,209

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