Columbia University (New York) is one of the most famous universities in the US, part of the elite Ivy League. The educational institution is located in the city of New York, in the Manhattan area, and occupies six blocks with a total area of thirteen hectares. Famous persons, one way or another connected with the university, and its alumni are 4 Presidents of the United States, including the current President Barack Obama, 25 Oscar winners, 97 Nobel laureates, 9 Supreme Court judges, 101 Pulitzer Prize winners, 26 chapters foreign countries.
Columbia University Faculty
The educational institution has three faculties that award bachelor's degrees:
- Faculty of Humanities.
- Columbia College.
- Fu Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
In addition, Columbia University has fifteen doctoral and graduate departments. Students are also given the opportunity to attend courses in nearbyinstitutions of higher learning, namely Barnard College, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, College of Education, New York United Theological Seminary.
Columbia University: How to apply?
The rules for admission to this educational institution are no different from those established in other universities in North America. Applicants must submit a package of documents to Columbia University by January 10, which includes:
- High School Diploma (for undergraduates), University Diploma (for PhDs or Masters).
- Certificate of financial solvency.
- An essay that reveals English proficiency, justifies the choice of university and speci alty, describes the prospective and immediate goals of the applicant.
- TOEFL exam results (with a score of at least 250). Instead, you can take the English Placement Test (EPT) directly upon admission. Also, in an educational institution, you need to pass a test consisting of SAT I (a test that determines the general level of analytical abilities and thinking) and SAT II (a specialized test in two or three subjects that are necessary for the upcoming training). Those who apply for master's programs still need to take a GMAT or GRE test.
- Two letters of recommendation from university or school teachers written in English.
- Selectively for individual applicants mayinterviews to clarify general training preparation and motivation.
Congratulations, you've been enrolled
In case of successful completion of entrance examinations and submission of all necessary documents, the applicant is enrolled in the university. This is a reason for great joy, because entering Columbia University means getting a chance to build a professional career in the future based on academic education. Probably everyone would like to study in the multicultural capital of the world and with the use of innovative American technologies, but not everyone gets such an opportunity. Therefore, those who still have a chance try to use it to the maximum.
Tuition fees
Getting into Columbia University is half the battle, you still need to find the money to pay for your studies. The growing demand for studying doctoral, master's and bachelor's programs has led to the fact that now the cost of studying at a university reaches 45 thousand dollars a year, on average it is kept at the level of 31.5 thousand dollars. Additionally, you will have to pay for food and accommodation (for a nine-month academic year, about 17 thousand dollars), medical services, university services and others. The total cost of training reaches 83 thousand dollars and above. Columbia University also charges a $100 annual fee from all international students. You may also encounter some expenses that do not fall under the standard expenses for studying.
Subsidies
But there is good news. All students are eligible to receive grants, scholarships and subsidies from a variety of educational charities. And their size in some cases can cover up to eighty percent of the cost of education. However, according to feedback from Russian applicants, it is better to ask for such assistance after enrolling at Columbia University.
Prospects
For students from Russia, not only the cost of education is important, but also the prospects for a future career. And I must say, they are very, very good. Columbia University is located in the largest economic, political, cultural and financial center, which, of course, is reflected in the peculiarities of its multinational environment. A high standard of living, the fast pace of the metropolis, a developed industry, the presence of the main offices of the largest international companies - these are the reasons why this university is considered by many as a launching pad for a professional career.
Out of 27 thousand students and listeners, 4.5 thousand are foreign students. Why is there such a high demand for educational services at Columbia University? There are many reasons, we list only the most basic ones:
- Combination of classical and modern approaches to learning. Practical, laboratory classes, seminars, fundamental lectures are supplemented by work in small groups, business games based on the use of advancedmultimedia, dialogue and information technologies.
- Excellent teachers, including Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners, famous economists, politicians and even heads of state.
- Availability of resources for advanced research.
- Demand for university graduates by leading transnational companies in Europe, America and Asia. According to statistics, a year after graduation, only five percent of graduates remain unemployed, while half of the students receive job offers while still studying.
