Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] - Doctorate [3-4 Years]
$52,548 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Nursing

  • The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Columbia University is a 4-year program.
  • The School of Nursing Ph.D program is a full-time, research-intensive curriculum that prepares nurses for careers as nurse scientists who will conduct research across a broad range of populations and health conditions. 
  • The Ph.D courses are offered in three major areas:
    • Theoretical foundations of nursing science
    • Analytical foundations of nursing science
    • Electives and application
  • The program provides a strong foundation in nursing science and research methods, enabling graduates to conduct evidence-based research independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams.
  • Students are mentored by faculty advisors as they move toward independent investigations. 
  • Columbia University offers Financial aid for students who pursue a doctorate.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • 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 $44506 $44506 $44506 $44506
Health Insurance $642 $642 $642 $642
Books and supply $2000 $2000 $2000 $2000
Miscellaneous expenses $5400 $5400 $5400 $5400
Total Fees $52548 $52548 $52548 $52548

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
PTE Pearson Test of English 68 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 311 340 2

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a master of science degree to get admission in this program.
  • Students 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.