Columbia University in the City of New York

Computer Engineering

Columbia University in the City of New York

Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Computer Engineering, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $101,033

This cost is an approximate conversion from U.S. dollars (USD) to Canadian dollars (CAD).



Careers:Computer and Information Systems ManagersComputer Engineers

Description:

Course requirements and sample schedules can be found in the Computer Engineering section of the current bulletin, and more details about the technical elective requirement can be found in the Computer Engineering curriculum checklist (PDF). Additional references that might be useful include a course flowchart that shows the sequencing constraints for the major-specific courses, and a one-page handout (PDF) about the program.

This undergraduate program incorporates most of the core curricula in both electrical engineering and computer science so that students will be well prepared to work in the area of computer engineering, which substantially overlaps both fields. Both hardware and software aspects of computer science are included, and, in electrical engineering, students receive a solid grounding in circuit theory and in electronic circuits. The program includes several electrical engineering laboratory courses as well as the Computer Science Department’s advanced programming course.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Requirements:

    Columbia accepts all secondary school curricula (e.g., International Baccalaureate, Cambridge A Levels, National School curricula, etc.), and applications are reviewed within the context of your curriculum. Internal and external exam results—such as A Level, International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and other final national exam results—must be submitted if they are required to complete and graduate from secondary school. If they are not required for the completion of and graduation from secondary school, you are not required to submit results.

    Test Scores:
    • Scholastic Aptitude Test or or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 11, 2026