Columbia University is an Ivy League research university in Manhattan, founded in 1754. It ranks consistently in the global top 15 and is especially strong in law, journalism, business, and public health. Graduates enter top firms, government, and media — Columbia alumni include three US Presidents and 65 Nobel laureates.
New York City, USA
Top 15 Globally
#12 (US News 2024)
#1 in USA — home of the Pulitzer Prize
T14 — consistently top-ranked in the USA
Top 10 globally for graduate employability (QS 2024)
MBA (Full-Time)
Masters DegreeDuration
20 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 101, GMAT: ~730 median
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE required
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GRE required
Bachelor of Arts – Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, SAT/ACT required
MS Financial Economics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 101, GMAT/GRE required
Home of the Pulitzer Prize — Columbia Journalism School awards it annually since 1917.
Columbia Business School is AACSB-accredited and placed in the global top 10 for MBA programmes.
65 Nobel laureates affiliated — the most of any university based in New York City.
Core Curriculum — every undergraduate completes a shared liberal arts programme spanning philosophy, literature, and science.
MBA graduates report a median base salary of $175,000 — top employers include Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and Google.
Law graduates achieve a bar passage rate above 90% and place heavily into Big Law and federal clerkships.
CS and Data Science alumni join Amazon, Meta, Bloomberg, and major NYC-based fintech firms.
MPH graduates work across the CDC, WHO, NYC Department of Health, and leading hospital networks.
Undergrad
1 Jan 2025 (ED: 15 Nov 2024)
Postgrad
Rolling — varies by programme
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Rolling — select programmes only
Columbia's Morningside Heights campus sits in Upper Manhattan — a self-contained quad 20 minutes from Midtown by subway.
New York City puts internships, cultural institutions, and 200,000 businesses within reach. Most students find part-time work or placements before they graduate.
F-1 student visa required
Valid passport (6+ months)
I-20 form from Columbia
Proof of funds for full tuition + living costs
Health insurance — mandatory on enrolment
SEVIS fee payment before visa interview
