Columbia University, New York City (Columbia University in the City of New York) is called Columbia University for short and Columbia University in general. It is an American private research university and a member of the Ivy League. It is located in Morningside Highland in Upper Manhattan, New York. It is the oldest higher education institution in New York, the fifth university in American history, and one of the nine colonial colleges established before the American Revolution. Today, Columbia University's global centers are located in Amman, Beijing, Istanbul, Paris, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago and Nairobi.

Columbia University, located in Manhattan, New York, is the most prestigious university in the world and one of the eight Ivy League schools. Together with Harvard University and the University of Chicago, it was recognized as the three giants of American higher education. The courses of its pedagogy, law, business school and journalism school are all the courses with the highest academic ranking of each institution. Among them, the Education College is also one of the largest and most comprehensive education colleges in the world.

Columbia University has 107 professional bachelor's degree courses, 31 master's degree courses and 27 doctoral degree courses. Columbia University Strong Major ： Columbia University has 12 colleges, including: Schools in the field of journalism and communication rank among the top three in the United States; Biomedicine Ranked 19th in the United States; Engineering discipline ranking Top 10 in the United States; Popular majors include English, history, political science, economics, dance, drama and computer science.

Columbia University has 20 colleges and universities, including 3 undergraduate colleges: Columbia College, College of General Education and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and 14 graduate colleges, including School of Journalism, School of International Public Affairs, School of Law, School of Business, School of Social Work, School of Architecture, School of Planning and Maintenance, School of Arts, School of Arts and Sciences, etc. In addition, there are four affiliated colleges: Barnard College (Women's Undergraduate College), Columbia University Teachers College, American Jewish Theological Seminary and New York Union Theological Seminary. Columbia College is the first undergraduate college in the United States to carry out general education, and still maintains the most rigorous core curriculum in American universities. And 60% of the students in the school come for the law school and medical school.

Columbia University's current master of business management includes MBA, Marketing (STEM), Financial Economics, Financial Engineering, Accounting and Basic Analysis (STEM), Applied Analysis (STEM), Business Analysis (STEM) and other master research directions. The master program of Columbia Business School adopts rolling enrollment.

World ranking:

Ranked 11th in 2023THE World University

In 2023, QS World University ranked 22nd; QS ranked 33rd in sustainable development; Ranking 18th in graduates' employability

In 2023, QS WUR ranked 7th in arts and humanities

2023 U S. News ranked 7th in the world's best university

2023USNEWS Columbia University Law School Ranks 4th in the United States

2023USNEWS Columbia University School of Education Ranks 7th in the United States

2023USNEWS Columbia University Business School Ranks 8th in the United States

scholarship: Columbia University will spend 120 million dollars every year to meet the needs of all freshmen for awards/grants. International students applying to Columbia University need to submit two SAT sub scores. However, 50% of the students admitted by Columbia University last year scored in the range of 2140-2330. If you want to apply with ACT, please make sure your total score is above 32, and also submit a writing score.

One year fee of Graduate School of Architecture:

The tuition fee for master's program is 85410 dollars, health service fee is 1372 dollars, medical insurance fee is 4023 dollars, campus facilities fee is 1459 dollars, document fee (one-time fee) is 105 dollars, international student service fee is 240 dollars, and the total tuition fee is 92609 dollars; The cost of living is expected to be $28308, the cost of textbooks and teaching aids is expected to be $4890, the cost of commuting is expected to be $1452, the personal consumption is about $6540, the loan cost is $436, and the expected total cost is $134235.

dormitory : Because Columbia University dormitories are scarce, it is necessary to abide by the rules of "first offer, first draw, first get". If the school offers late, the probability of students drawing to dormitories will be even less than the probability of drawing work visas. UAH is mainly divided into four dormitory buildings, each of which is also divided into single room and family room. The four dormitory buildings are: Bancroft Hall; Grant and Sarasota Halls； New Residence Hall and Whittier Hall. The prices of Bancroft Hall, Grant and Sarasota Halls and New Residence Hall with relatively good conditions are basically between $6000 and $11000 per semester.

American Film Academy recommend ： New York Film Academy ， University of California, Los Angeles

Art Major of Columbia University:

Film research, independent production, screenplay writing/directing, visual arts

Undergraduate major ：

Film, visual arts

Postgraduate major ：

Film Research MA, Independent Producer MFA, Film Script Writing/Director MFA, Visual Arts MFA

Film major

The beauty of the film is not only in the simple high-tech, but also in the cultural significance of its dissemination. This is the connotation of Colombian film specialty. Undergraduate students have one year to choose whether they like film major or not. When they are sophomores, they can communicate with the college instructor to decide whether to choose this major or not. Then the college teachers will discuss with you and work out a curriculum plan, including 12 professional courses and 3 professional related elective courses. Students have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular practice, such as internship in the film company cooperated with Columbia University, the company founded by alumni, Columbia undergraduate film works (CUFP) and other places.

There are many celebrities graduated from Columbia University's film major, such as the famous filmmaker Lamin Bahani, whose works include "The Man Pushing the Trolley", "Sunrise in the Parking Lot", "Goodbye Solo", etc; Anna Burton, once directed Half Nelson and A Little Funny; Chen Ziao, once directed Self reliance; Henry Alex Rubin once directed "Competition in Wheelchair".

Visual Arts

Columbia University has about 1000 to 1200 applicants for visual arts every year, only 26 of whom are admitted. Visual arts mainly studies visual and performing arts, art history and various media forms that students can use, including digital media, traditional studio media, and high-performance media. Visual arts majors in Colombia are difficult to apply for, as you can see from the report. Students of this major can focus on studying visual art, or study art history separately. The application requirements are not high, but it is not easy to apply successfully.

MA in Film Research

This major is research-based, mainly studying film history. Because Colombia is located in New York City, there are many resources that are not available elsewhere, such as the New York Public Library, the Museum of Modern Art, the New York Broadcasting Museum, etc. Students also have many internship opportunities, such as the Moving Image Museum, Lincoln Center Film Association, etc. The school also encourages students to take such courses as film, cultural history, economics, literary research and philosophy.

Independent Producer MFA

Independent filmmaking at Columbia University is a three-year program. In addition to focusing on innovation, the filmmakers trained by this major also have strong business skills, and are willing and able to find partners in the market.

Many of the teachers here are active in New York and Hollywood film production groups. Their rich experience in film production and script writing is a valuable asset for students. There are about 11 students in one studio class, so we can communicate with each other. Because there are few people, everyone's requirements for equipment can also be guaranteed. In the first semester, students must make a film of 3-5 minutes. The length of the first year's film must be 8 to 12 minutes. Each student must direct a play by another student, and each student must participate in the production of a movie directed by another student.

Before graduation, all students also need to take a course in film history, film theory or film criticism. Postgraduates must complete 60 credits in the first two years. In the third year, students need to make at least three films, one of which is their graduation thesis. Each link of the graduation film must be made by students independently. Colombian film graduates have comprehensive skills and high comprehensive quality. Therefore, the employment prospects are very good, and the industry reputation is also very good.

Film script writing/director major MFA Film script writing/director major

To put it bluntly, it is to cultivate storytellers who use film, television and digital media to narrate.

The first year's courses include production, screenplay writing and directing. There are about 11 students in one studio class. In the first semester, students must make a film of 3-5 minutes. The length of the first year's film must be 8 to 12 minutes.

In the second year, students have to determine their own direction, whether to specialize in script writing or directing, or they can take professional courses in other directions. Elective courses can be writing, directing, production, film art and other courses. But students must take a course in film history, film theory or film criticism.

Visual Arts MFA

Colombia's visual art is a two-year school system, which attaches great importance to improving the depth of students' thinking, as well as critical thinking. The school encourages students to take courses such as writing and dramatic arts. Because these courses expand our understanding of art history, and broad knowledge is the advantage of art students at Columbia University.

Every Monday night, students will meet their teachers for 40 minutes. Students usually make good use of this time and benefit a lot. Every semester, the department will invite 10 to 12 visiting artists and critics to visit the school and give lectures. Students can get close contact with them as long as they submit applications to discuss their creation. The courtyard will collect the list of artists you like, and then invite them to come as far as possible. It can be seen from this that Columbia University is very humanistic and attaches great importance to students.

In recent years, Marina Abramovich, Lottel Baumgarton and a large number of other well-known artists have been invited to give lectures at Columbia University. A group of famous artists in New York have a project in Columbia University, which is to invite Colombian college students to visit their studios for free. The artists involved include Dave Arnold Huma Baba, Eleanor Kalucci, Chen Peizhi, etc.

undergraduate

Undergraduate application conditions of Columbia University:

language achievement

IBT (New TOEFL Test): 100 points SAT or ACT

Application materials

You need to apply online, and submit transcripts, language scores, letters of recommendation, personal statements and collections of art study abroad.

graduate student

Postgraduate application conditions of Columbia University:

language achievement

TOEFL 100 (architecture and art majors do not accept IELTS, only TOEFL); Some majors need GRE

Application materials

You need to apply online, and submit transcripts, language scores, letters of recommendation, personal statements and collections of art study abroad.

undergraduate

Columbia University undergraduate art student portfolio requirements:

1. Film research

Application form, undergraduate transcript and recommendation letter. The author of the recommendation letter must be the applicant's past or present teacher; Autobiographical statement: double spaced, within 6 pages. State their education, experience and professional goals related to film science; Two writing samples: double spaced, within 6 pages. One of them is closely related to the film.

2. Independent production, screenplay writing/directing

Application form, undergraduate transcript and recommendation letter. The author of the recommendation letter must be the applicant's past or present teacher; Autobiographical statement: double spaced, within 6 pages. State their education, experience and professional goals related to film science; Film scene writing: Please choose one of the following three film scenes to create a movie script with dialogue and description of more than 2 pages and less than 3 pages.

(1) Shop parking lot, afternoon: A young girl about 20 years old stood in the parking lot of a dilapidated grocery store. Her face was haggard, and her work apron was exposed under her bloated jacket. Just when she wanted to light a cigarette in the cold, she saw a black limousine coming towards her.

(2) On the bus, morning: A woman with more than 40 people was sitting on a bus, her eyes straight through the crowd. She stared intently at the seats in front of her: it was someone's back. After a while, she made a decision, got up and went to the man. When she came to him, we found that she was looking at a 12-year-old boy with a school bag on his back. The woman began to talk to him.

(3) House, Night: Outside the dark house, we can just see two teenagers struggling to climb in through an open window. Although they tried to keep quiet, they couldn't help giggling. They climbed into the window one by one and disappeared in our sight with a loud noise. Then, a light reflected from the window.

(4) In addition to (1) to (3), the screenplay writing/director applicant also needs to submit additional materials: screenplay writing: no more than 10 pages (the first 10 pages of a short script or drama/a long script or drama must be original, preferably not a purely theoretical script or a changed script), and prose style is not required; Feature film script: double line spacing, write a movie script you want to write or direct within one page. This story should support the whole film, and all plot developments must be clearly stated. The script of a feature film cannot be the same as that of a screenwriter.

(5) In addition to (1) to (3), independent filmmaking applicants also need to submit the following materials: independent filmmaking professional applicants must also submit resumes, two feature film scripts, each of which is a one page script, double spaced, and must describe a dramatic story, which is enough to support the whole film, and must clearly state all plot development; All film professional applicants can submit an optional video (or not), which should not exceed 30 minutes, and burn them on a DVD or VHS disc. It's better to put your favorite works at the front of your submitted visual works, remember to attach a text description of DVD, and make clear your contribution in each work.

3. Visual arts

(1) Application form, undergraduate transcript and recommendation letter. The author of the recommendation letter should be the applicant's past or present teacher.

(2) Goal statement: within 500 words, state why you apply for the school's visual arts graduate major, art practice and your works of modern art exploration.

(3) Resume, including your academic career and professional achievements.

(4) Applicants need to submit online collection of works. The content of the collection of works of art study abroad can be selected in the following fields that you like:

Professional painting collection: 15 pictures, please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each picture;

Photography collection: 20 images, please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each image;

Printmaking collection: 20 pictures, please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each picture;

Sculpture collection: 20 pictures or videos (dynamic art only), please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each picture;

New genre (video, device, performance, digital media): 20 pictures or videos, please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each picture.

graduate student

Columbia University Art graduate student Collection requirements:

1. Film research

Application form, undergraduate transcript and recommendation letter. The author of the recommendation letter must be the applicant's past or present teacher; Autobiographical statement: double spaced, within 6 pages. State their education, experience and professional goals related to film science; Two writing samples: double spaced, within 6 pages. One of them is closely related to the film.

2. Independent production, screenplay writing/directing

Application form, undergraduate transcript and recommendation letter. The author of the recommendation letter must be the applicant's past or present teacher; Autobiographical statement: double spaced, within 6 pages. State their education, experience and professional goals related to film science; Film scene writing: Please choose one of the following three film scenes to create a movie script with dialogue and description of more than 2 pages and less than 3 pages.

(1) Shop parking lot, afternoon: A young girl about 20 years old stood in the parking lot of a dilapidated grocery store. Her face was haggard, and her work apron was exposed under her bloated jacket. Just when she wanted to light a cigarette in the cold, she saw a black limousine coming towards her.

(2) On the bus, morning: A woman with more than 40 people was sitting on a bus, her eyes straight through the crowd. She stared intently at the seats in front of her: it was someone's back. After a while, she made a decision, got up and went to the man. When she came to him, we found that she was looking at a 12-year-old boy with a school bag on his back. The woman began to talk to him.

(3) House, Night: Outside the dark house, we can just see two teenagers struggling to climb in through an open window. Although they tried to keep quiet, they couldn't help giggling. They climbed into the window one by one and disappeared in our sight with a loud noise. Then, a light reflected from the window.

(4) In addition to (1) to (3), the screenplay writing/director applicant also needs to submit additional materials: screenplay writing: no more than 10 pages (the first 10 pages of a short script or drama/a long script or drama must be original, preferably not a purely theoretical script or a changed script), and prose style is not required; Feature film script: double line spacing, write a movie script you want to write or direct within one page. This story should support the whole film, and all plot developments must be clearly stated. The script of a feature film cannot be the same as that of a screenwriter.

(5) In addition to (1) to (3), independent filmmaking applicants also need to submit the following materials: independent filmmaking professional applicants must also submit resumes, two feature film scripts, each of which is a one page script, double spaced, and must describe a dramatic story, which is enough to support the whole film, and must clearly state all plot development; All film professional applicants can submit an optional video (or not), which should not exceed 30 minutes, and burn them on a DVD or VHS disc. It's better to put your favorite works at the front of your submitted visual works, remember to attach a text description of DVD, and make clear your contribution in each work.

3. Visual arts

(1) Application form, undergraduate transcript and recommendation letter. The author of the recommendation letter should be the applicant's past or present teacher.

(2) Goal statement: within 500 words, state why you apply for the school's visual arts graduate major, art practice and your works of modern art exploration.

(3) Resume, including your academic career and professional achievements.

(4) Applicants need to submit online collections of works in the following fields you like:

Painting: 15 pictures, please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each picture;

Photography: 20 images, please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each image;

Prints: 20 pictures, please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each picture;

Sculpture: 20 pictures or videos (only dynamic art), please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each picture;

New genre (video, installation, performance, digital media): 20 pictures or videos, please indicate the name, medium, year and size of each picture.

Introduction to application for art study in Columbia University:

1. The best Collection of Art Studied Abroad It should be a design concept (the core idea of the creator) that runs through different works (that is, the creator's thinking on problems from different angles and at different levels). There is no need to have more works, just 5 or 6, but you must select them carefully. Pay attention to details, that is, check for typos and picture clarity. For the application of undergraduate architectural works collection, it can be diversified, including two-dimensional paintings and three-dimensional models. The collection of overseas works of art is carefully designed, but it is absolutely necessary to pay attention to the simplicity of content and layout, so as to give readers a clear, distinctive feeling.

2. For the conception of the document, a detailed analysis should be made of the personal experience (including scientific research, work experience, and extracurricular activities, etc.), and then these experiences should be combined with the requirements of the application for art study abroad to make a classification, highlighting the students' patent projects, work experience, and research experience in the front part of the resume, And try to use details to show students' professional ability, and the three letters of recommendation and the experience in the resume complement each other. The three letters of recommendation should also be from the perspective of teachers and work leaders, give a positive evaluation of students' ability, learning attitude, research ability, and English ability, and give a lot of details.