$39,327 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Electrical Engineering
- The BSc in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University is a 4-year program.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis.
- The program gives students a rounded foundation in electrical engineering, with depth specializations in photonics and devices, circuits and electronics, signals and systems, and communications and networking.
- Some of the main topics students learn through this program are:
- Fundamentals of circuits
- Computer design
- Embedded systems
- Digital and VLSI circuit design
- Computer networks
- Design automation
- Parallel and distributed systems
- Electrical engineers also design communication networks, wireless systems, autonomous systems, computing systems, and signal and information processing systems.
- The program gives a comprehensive background in electrical engineering while offering significant flexibility in the areas pursued in depth through elective coursework and research projects.
- The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
- The department also offers MSc programs in Electrical Engineering and, jointly with the Computer Science Department, in Computer Engineering, as well as Ph.D programs.
- The department prepares students for any future career path including work in engineering, careers in related mathematically-intensive fields, and further professional or graduate education.
- The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
- After completing this program, students can pursue a variety of careers either within the computer industry or elsewhere.
- Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $31285 | $31285 | $31285 | $31285 |
| Health Insurance | $642 | $642 | $642 | $642 |
| Books and supply | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 | $2000 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5400 | $5400 | $5400 | $5400 |
| Total Fees | $39327 | $39327 | $39327 | $39327 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.5 | 9 | 3 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 31 | 36 | 1 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1410 | 1600 | 1 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.