Rankings
How every major ranking places Columbia University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 21 | $66,660 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 16 | $73,200 | See → |
| Business & management | 13 | $70,080 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 12 | $74,220 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 11 | $74,220 | See → |
| Social sciences | 11 | $73,200 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $70,080 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 8 | $74,220 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 8 | $58,272 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 4 | $67,728 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $67,728 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | See → | |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | See → |
Costs and entry
7 courses mention scholarships. 21 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Columbia University
The job market for Columbia University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Columbia University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $73,200 a year; half of Columbia University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $68,964 and $74,220. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: environment, sustainability & agriculture courses are typically $74,220, humanities & languages $58,272.
How is Columbia University ranked?
Columbia University is ranked #38 by QS (2026), #20 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #8 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Geophysics (#7) and Psychology (#7).
What IELTS score does Columbia University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (4 of the 7 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Columbia University offer?
115 postgraduate courses across 13 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (21), arts, design & creative studies (16) and business & management (13).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Columbia University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.