Columbia University

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   The short answer

   Columbia University is a private research university in New York City, United States. It suits students who want a large, research-focused university in a major US city with a substantial international student community.

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   What you can study

   Columbia University is a research university. No subject areas or programme names are listed, so the programme catalogue is still being compiled; check the university website for the current list of undergraduate and graduate study options.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through Columbia University’s official admissions process and check the current requirements on its website. Confirm the documents needed, deadlines, English-language expectations if relevant to your programme, and any country-specific instructions directly with admissions before applying.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is USD 56,000 to USD 76,000. Living costs in New York City are separate from tuition and can be significant, so confirm current housing, food, insurance, and other expenses with the university before planning your budget.

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   Coming from abroad

   Columbia University has 12,000 international students and is in New York, United States. Before applying, check the language of instruction for your programme, visa steps, tuition payment timing, housing options, and the documents you will need to move and enrol.

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   How it compares

   Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Columbia sits in a small upper tier by global standing, with a QS world rank of 34. Its large size, private status, and location in New York make it a different choice from smaller or less internationally connected US institutions.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.