Columbia University

Yes, it is hard to get into Columbia University because of its low acceptance rate. Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science accept only 2,246 applications out of 57,129 applications for Columbia Undergraduate admission to the Class of 2027. This indicated that Columbia University admissions are competitive for international students. This year, the Columbia admission rate was just 3.9 percent.

Yes, Columbia University is part of the prestigious group of Ivy League schools. Ivy League Ivy League is an American collegiate athletic conference that includes eight private research universities in the Northeastern United States of America. The Ivy League schools are: Columbia University, Brown University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania and Yale University.Read More: Ivy League Universities

Indian students can choose from hundreds of courses available to them at Columbia University. Just like any other international student, Indian students can apply online through the following pathways: Common Application, Coalition Application on Scoir, or QuestBridge. However, the application fee will vary from course to course from USD 100 to USD 250.

Columbia University offers a number of postgraduate and undergraduate programs to international students. International students seeking admissions to various courses are required to meet the minimum eligibility. For undergraduate programs international students require a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, whereas, for postgraduate programs international students require a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 to go to Columbia University.Read More: Columbia University Admissions

Columbia University is a private Ivy League university. Columbia University fees for Indian students depends on the type of courses and level of study. Listed below is the estimated tuition cost in rupees for some popular Columbia University courses:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMS (56 courses)INR 27 L - 76 LM.A. (140 courses)INR 20 L - 73 LMBA/PGDM (19 courses)INR 44 L - 76 LMIM (18 courses)INR 44 L - 76 LB.A. (56 courses)INR 50 L - 52 LB.Sc. (20 courses)INR 50 L - 52 LB.E. / B.Tech (14 courses)INR 50 L - 52 LOthers PG (28 courses)INR 27 L - 88 LMPH (7 courses)INR 23 L - 52 LM.Arch (6 courses)INR 51 L - 81 L 

International students seeking admission to Columbia University are required to meet both the course-specific and general admission requirements. International students are advised to check for the course-specific requirements before applying. Listed below are the general Columbia University admission requirements for international students:Application form;Official academic transcripts (English translation);Resume;Interview;Essays;Letter of recommendations (LOR);GRE/GMAT scores; andSAT/ACT scores.

Columbia University offers highly ranked and top-rated programs. All the programs offered by Columbia University are accredited by the relevant and leading accrediting agencies. Columbia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It is one of six regional education accrediting agencies in the United States. Columbia University has underwent its decimal accreditation during the 2015/16 academic year and then it was re-accredited for 8-10 years.

Columbia University offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs to international students. Columbia University offers more than 100+ degree programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across a wide range of subjects. The university has three undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate and professional schools, a world-renowned medical centre, four affiliated colleges and more than one hundred research centres.

The University of British Columbia offers a number of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is known for its academic excellence in research and teaching all over the world. The university is famous for its programs in Design & Arts, Engineering, Education, Business, Law, Nursing, Technology etc. The UBC courses include more than 250 undergraduate and over 350 postgraduate programs across a wide range of subjects.

Once the application form is filled out and submitted with all the necessary documents, all the applicants are required to pay an application fee for processing their application form. The application fee at Columbia University for international students is USD 85. International students can pay the application fee online via their credit card. This is a non-refundable fee and the university will not refund it under any circumstances, however, applicants may qualify for a fee waiver at the time of application.