Columbia University Fellowship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 7
- Components
- L 6.5 / R 6.5 / W 6.5 / S 6.5
- Study level
- Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- October–December
Last verified: 2026-03
About Columbia University Fellowship
Columbia University guarantees funding to all admitted PhD students through its fellowship programme, covering full tuition, a monthly living stipend, and health insurance. Master's fellowships are competitive and vary by school. Columbia is located in New York City, offering access to one of the world's most dynamic academic and professional environments.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 100
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Columbia requires IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each band. This is the standard requirement for Ivy League doctoral programmes.
- 2For PhD applicants, Columbia guarantees full funding upon admission. Focus your IELTS preparation on achieving the minimum quickly so you can dedicate more time to your research proposal and application materials.
- 3Master's applicants face more competitive fellowship conditions. A strong IELTS score (7.5+) can strengthen your overall application when competing for limited master's funding.
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