Columbia University
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Columbia University Background
Founded as Kings College in 1754, Columbia University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the New York State and the fifth oldest in the United States of America. The American Revolution brought the functioning of the college to a halt. However, after eight years it reopened under the new name ‘Columbia’.
Columbia University Programs, Courses, and Schools
Presently the Columbia University campus is located at 116th Street and Broadway. It is a private Ivy League research university and offers a range of courses in various disciplines. It comprises of more than 20 schools conferring undergraduate and graduate degrees- School of Architecture, School of Arts, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Barnard College, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia College, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, School of General Studies, International and Public Affairs, Jewish Theological Seminary, School of Journalism, School of Law, School of Nursing, School of Professional Studies, School of Public Health, School of Social Work, Teachers College and Union Theological Seminary.
Columbia University USP
There are more than 8,500 undergraduate students and 21,000 students in postgraduate programs. The acceptance rate of the university is 7% and the need-based aid system meets 100% of the students’ demonstrated need.
Columbia University Notable Alumni
Barack Obama (44th President of the United States), Katie Holmes (American actress), David Rockefeller (American banker who was chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Corporation)
This free-standing program terminates at the Master s degree. The requirements can be fulfilled in one academic year.The MA in French provides students with a foundation in French literature, culture, and history.
GSAS Application, Transcripts or Academic records, Personal Statement, Resum or Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL
Translator, Linguist, Language Teacher, French Writer
15th Feb
The Department of French and Romance Philology is a thriving point of contact between American, European, and African scholarship in the field of French and Francophone literature and cultures.
GSAS Application, Transcripts or Academic records, Personal Statement, Resum or Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL
Philologist, Researcher, Linguist, Writer
18th May
The German literature and culture and is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in their areas of interest. Particular strengths include German literature from the 18th century to the present.
GSAS Application, Transcripts or Academic records, Personal Statement, Resum or Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL
Translator, German Book Author, Foreighn Affair Official, Foreign Language Teacher
30th Mar
The department is known for providing broad coverage of Italian literature and boasts a faculty that represents a diverse spectrum of interests and critical approaches.
GSAS Application, Transcripts or Academic records, Personal Statement, Resum or Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL
Italian Author, Foreign Language Teacher, Translator, Foreign Affair Officer
4th May
The MA in Japanese Pedagogy provides students with theories and practices essential for a qualified instructor of Japanese at the college or pre-college level. A candidate for the MA in Japanese Pedagogy may take from three to six summers to obtain the degree.
GSAS Application, Transcripts or Academic records, Personal Statement, Resum or Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL
Japanese Language Expert, Translator, Copywriter, International Bank Executive
16th Feb
a) Common Application or Coalition Application
b) $85 application fee or fee waiver request
c) Official high school transcript and Mid-Year Report
d) Two letters of recommendations and One high school counselor’s recommendation (For engineering applicants, one must come from a math or science teacher)
e) Essay
f) Official SAT/ACT scores
g) Typical SAT scores: 2180 and 2340 on the Former SAT- Math, Critical Reading, and Writing (2180-2340), ACT Composite: (32-35)
h) Average GPA 3.00
i) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic scores if the applicant’s native language is not English.
j) TOEFL: PBT- 600, IBT-100, IELTS: 7.0
k) Acceptance rate: 6% (2016)
Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific requirements.
Fees
Fees may vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific fees.
Cost of Living
The annual cost of living at Columbia University is $14900 approx.
Accommodation
Yes, the university has in campus dorm facilities.
Deadline may vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific deadlines.
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