Columbia University in the City of New York Reviews

"I am enrolled in the MS in journalism course at Columbia University. The University offers excellent opportunities to network and meet the pioneers in the field of Journalism. The faculty arranges guest lecturers every week for the class and the grading system is extremely comprehensive and transparent. However, the workload during the one-year program is heavy and extremely demanding. The course has been condensed to just 10-months and students are expected to excel at every facet in the journalism industry: broadcast, print, online, photography and radio."

"The graduate programme is taught by very high professionals of their field, who are either currently working or have extensive years of experience. All of the professors I have encountered have been amicable and always glad to help. The campus is beautiful and the lecture rooms are recently renovated. My only criticsm is the amount spent for course fees, which doesn't include textbooks, reserach material or any other essentials for our masters programme."

"The media industry is changing profoundly and rapidly, and I feel that Columbia's journalism school is keeping up. That is saying a lot. The only con is the high cost of living in Manhattan."

"Columbia is an network of elite journalists where students quickly learn how to operate as professionals in the media capital of the world. Columbia's staff is committed to the students and the school supports all of our endeavors, especially leading us to engage in leading technology."

"Columbia Journalism School is known for the excellence of its teaching. Columbia alumni can be found in the best media around the world. Working with eminent journalists, with the best equipment journalism students could hope for, and in New York, the global and cultural center of the modern world : there is, to me, be no better place or conditions to which study journalism. I am French and I wish to embark on a career as an international journalist, and Columbia Journalism School is, to my mind, the best possible starting point on this journey. However, the price of the program makes it very hard to attend. Adding every day life expenses and rent, I find myself in a difficult financial situation, in which each dollar count. I don't regret my choice, for the Columbia degree will change my career in journalism. But it is at a price."

"Columbia Journalism School is focused not just on giving you theoretical knowledge, but also 'real life' application. And being in New York means there is news happening literally on our doorstep every day."

"Columbia is a world class school in a world class city. I hope it's going to give me an education as impressive as it's reputation."

"CUJ is exactly as advertised: rigorous. But they are the best at what they do."

"The guest lecturers and networking opportunities are in integral part of my graduate school program"

"Columbia University is a great place to study Journalism. The course work is challenging, yet very rewarding. The teachers are professionals in the field and they are a great resource for students. The University itself is in a safe area of New York City and close to the 1 train. However, I do believe that the University's faculty could be more diverse."

"The course is competitive, but comprehensive. It enables a student journalist to graduate with all the skills required in the field of journalism today."

"This program is definitely everything that you want out of an MA in Biology. The faculty are extremely supportive, the ability to connect to other institutions in the city is extremely helpful, and the program itself is structured in such a way that the work load is difficult, but relevant. Unfortunately, the program does not provide very good financial aid to their MA students. However, it makes up for it by making it extremely easy to find opportunities for grants, internships, scholarships, and more. I love this program and am excited to be here!"

"Having gone straight from undergraduate in to Columbia University, I have noticed that it is a great place to kick-off your post-graduate career as the school provides many options and support with respect to finding jobs. Additionally, given the environment and city in which it is located, the student is provided with evidence of what is being covered before their eyes. It is a great place to learn more about your study."

"The Mailman School of Public Health is definitely one of the top tier programs in the country and I can tell from the quality of their educational programming even after just one month. The only issue really is the cost of the tuition and living expenses can be really prohibitive. Also the first semester it is recommended not to work due to the course load, which could hurt people who really need to work."

"The best part of the program is a good career and a credible degree"

"The CCCP program gives research tools to architectures who want to go further in the field of theory. The education quality is remarkable and the bibliography is quite up to date. The only disadvantage is that it is a bit pricey and sometimes students cannot afford it."

"Program is pretty flexible and give student opportunity to cover his topic of interest with in the field. Faculty is very supportive and friendly."

"The pro of the program is its flexibility. You can peak from many concentrations and courses. In the other hand, it is its biggest con because you don´t have too much advising in order to choose what it is better for you."

"I definitely have felt unsure of this program a few times, but overall the quality of classes is amazing, the other students are inspiring, and the career services are unbeatable. My uncertainty stemmed from feeling like a master's can be a waste of time."

"The networking and alumni support is very strong as well as the advising department/ The professors are admirable and mostly interesting. The workload is heavy but manageable."