Columbia University
#22
QS Rank
$62,000
Tuition/yr
63,537
Enrollment
About Columbia University
Columbia University is an Ivy League institution located in the heart of New York City, providing unparalleled urban learning opportunities. Columbia is renowned for excellence across business (Columbia Business School), engineering, medicine, law, and liberal arts. The university's location provides direct access to Wall Street, media companies, tech hubs, and cultural institutions. Columbia emphasizes rigorous academics and offers exceptional research facilities and partnerships. The university's diverse student body and cosmopolitan environment create a globally focused educational experience. Graduates enter prestigious positions across finance, technology, media, government, and academia.
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Campus & Location
NY
Urban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.
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