Universities

Columbia University

New York, United States · QS World Rank #38

Living cost in New York: USD 26,438/yr official source

Living cost in United States: USD 18,048/yr official source

English requirements

This university publishes its English requirements per programme rather than university-wide, so there is no single figure to quote. Each programme's own requirement is in the table below, verified against its official page.

Verified programmes (8)

Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.

ProgrammeFieldLengthTuition (intl)English
M.S. in Data JournalismData Journalism12 moIntake: SepUSD 128,364 totalTOEFL 114 0-120IELTS 8
MA in Climate and SocietyClimate Governance12 moIntake: SepUSD 72,750 totalTOEFL 5 1-6IELTS 7.5Duolingo 135
MPA in Development PracticeInternational Development24 moIntake: SepUSD 71,368/yrIELTS 7.5TOEFL 5.5 1-6Cambridge 185
MPA in Environmental Science and PolicyEnvironmental Policy, Sustainability Science12 moIntake: SepUSD 114,958 totalIELTS 7.5TOEFL 5.5 1-6Cambridge 185
MS in ClimateClimate Governance, Sustainability Science24 moIntake: SepUSD 73,508/yrTOEFL 5 1-6IELTS 7.5Duolingo 135
Master of International Affairs (MIA)Global Governance, International Development24 moIntake: SepUSD 71,368/yrIELTS 7.5TOEFL 5.5 1-6Cambridge 185
Master of Public Administration (MPA)Public Policy24 moIntake: SepUSD 71,368/yrIELTS 7.5TOEFL 5.5 1-6Cambridge 185
Master of Science in Nonprofit ManagementNGO and Nonprofit ManagementSee official pageIntake: SepUSD 102,600 totalTOEFL 100 0-120IELTS 7

Scholarships that fund study here

Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.

AAUW International FellowshipsFulbright Foreign Student ProgramHubert H. Humphrey FellowshipJoint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship ProgramKnight-Hennessy ScholarsMastercard Foundation Scholars ProgramRotary Peace Fellowship
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Frequently asked questions

What master's programmes does Columbia University offer?

We have verified 8 master's programmes at Columbia University against its official pages, concentrated in Data Journalism, Climate Governance, International Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Science.

How much is international tuition at Columbia University?

Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about USD 71,368–128,364. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.

How much does it cost to live in New York as a student?

Student living costs in New York are around USD 26,438/yr (official source).

Are there scholarships to study at Columbia University?

Yes. Scholarships that fund study in United States include: AAUW International Fellowships, Fulbright Foreign Student Program, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program and 3 more.

Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.