MBA at Columbia University

Columbia University, through its Columbia Business School, offers a comprehensive 2-year MBA program designed for aspiring business leaders. The tuition fee for this prestigious program is $88,300. To gain admission into this program, international students need to demonstrate their English language proficiency by taking the TOEFL exam. By choosing Columbia for your MBA, you're opting for a path that combines academic rigor with practical learning, set in the vibrant city of New York.

The Full-Time MBA Program at Columbia University offers two entry points:

• August Entry: This is a 20-month program that includes summer internships.
• January Entry: This is a 16-month program without a summer internship.

The program's curriculum includes:

• 18 credits of essential core courses.
• A minimum of 42 credits of elective courses.

If students are able to skip core courses, they can take extra electives. To earn the MBA degree, students must complete 60 credits of graduate-level courses at the school over four terms.

Students can include up to six credits from Independent Study, Cross-Cultural Seminar, and graduate-level courses from other Columbia schools towards their MBA degree.

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12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th-grade requirements.

Graduation

You need a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution to apply for admission.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

No specific cutoff mentioned for GRE.

TOEFL

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

TOEFL is not mandatory for admission.

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Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

First-time applicants need to submit one recommendation letter. If you are reapplying, you must provide a new recommendation. Recommenders should follow these guidelines:

• How does the candidate's performance, potential, background, or personal qualities compare to others in similar roles? Provide specific examples.
• Describe the most important constructive feedback you have given to the applicant, including the circumstances and the applicant's response.

Essays

Applicants need to answer two short questions and write three essays. Check the entry term you are applying for to see the specific essay topics.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Upload your current professional resume or CV to the online application. It should ideally be one page, but one to two pages is acceptable.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

• Scan and submit PDF versions of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
• Report your grade point average as shown on your transcript.
• Submit GMAT or GRE scores.
• Provide proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application by visiting the following link: Columbia University Application Portal.

Step 4: Application Fees

The application fee is USD 250, which is approximately INR 21.07 thousand. Payments can be made using a credit card.

Columbia University offers a monthly payment plan to help students pay tuition and fees over several months instead of a single payment. This plan is available for Fall, Spring, the annual academic year (Fall & Spring), and Summer terms.

• There is a $50 annual enrollment fee and a $30 enrollment fee per term (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
• If a payment is returned, a $30 returned payment fee applies.
• Up to 5 payment plans are available for Fall and Spring terms.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"