Columbia University
New York, United States
Undergraduate strengths: Journalism, Business, Engineering, Law. Taught primarily in English.
Is Columbia University right for you?
Best for students who
- want strong academics without an all-or-nothing admissions race
- want research intensity and to be taught by people writing the field
- want a big-city life with internships on the doorstep in New York
- are targeting high graduate earnings early in your career
- are set on Journalism, Business, Engineering
Maybe not for you if you
- want a compact, close-knit campus where you recognise everyone
- are on a tight budget without scholarship funding
- want a subject well outside Journalism or Business
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Undergraduate courses
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Undergraduate entry requirements
SAT 1500+; holistic.
Entry requirements last verified 15 February 2026.
- SAT — US college admissions test, scored 400-1600. Top US schools cluster at 1450+.
Costs (per year)
- Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €60,000 – €65,000
- Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €9,000–€14,000
- Living: €22,000 – €30,000
Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 15 February 2026 — always confirm on the official site.
Top employers & salary
Salary data last verified 15 February 2026.
Typical graduate salary: €85,000–€140,000/yr
Housing & city
Student wellbeing
Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.
Clubs & activities
Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.
Around campus & New York
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Visa — United States
F-1 student visa
For full-time academic study at an SEVP-approved school. You'll need an I-20 form from your university before applying.
- Form I-20 from the university
- SEVIS I-901 fee payment
- DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application
- Proof of funds (tuition + living)
- Embassy interview
- Valid passport (6 months beyond stay)
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