Below is a summary of the program’s tuition, fees, estimated living costs, and additional charges, as well as our budgeting recommendations, information about health insurance, and funding opportunities.
Cost of attendance for 2025:
| Tuition and Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition 2025 | $86,888 |
| Fees | |
| Student Activity Fee | $170 |
| University Services and Support Fee* | $582 |
| Health and Related Services Fee* | $500 |
| Total Tuition and Mandatory Fees | $88,140 |
| Document Fee (one-time fee for Columbia University students) | $105 |
| ISSO Administrative Processing Fee | $115 |
| ISSO International Services Fee | $330 |
| Student Health Insurance (the Columbia Plan) | $1,252 |
| Total University Charges | $89,942 |
Living costs for the summer residency period:
| Living | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room** | $6,270 |
| Food | $2,295 |
| Personal | $1,059 |
| Total living costs | $9,624 |
| Books and supplies | $625 |
| Total Executive LL.M. Program budget | $100,191 |
**The estimated room expenses anticipate a budget for rent/utilities of $2,090/month for a single student.
Learn more about budgeting and costs below.
If you choose to withdraw, consult the Columbia University Registrar's site for information on the tuition refund schedule.
The living expenses quoted above allow for a moderate standard of living for the New York area during the 12-week residency. Individual budgets may vary based on your own personal preferences and spending habits.
You should plan carefully to make sure your funds will be sufficient for the entire residency. Students who need to finance their entire cost of education must keep in mind that they will be living on a fixed income and establish their spending priorities accordingly. We suggest you prepay your major non-discretionary expenses for the term—such as tuition, fees, and rent—or set aside adequate funds in a separate account to cover these costs for the entire term.
Students may encounter some expenses that are not covered by the standard cost of attendance, such as the purchase of a computer or unreimbursed costs for medical services that occur within the residency period.
Learn more about Columbia University's health plan.
To apply for financial aid, you must complete the financial aid section of the application. To explore lending options, visit the university's Financial Aid Office or contact the Law School's Financial Aid Office directly at [email protected] or 212-854-6522.
Mailing Address:
Financial Aid Office
Columbia Law School
435 West 116th Street, Box A-4
New York, NY 10027
Please note that the Financial Aid Office provides information to Executive LL.M. students on loans only; please do not contact that office for information on tuition waivers or any other form of aid.
Columbia Law School has three types of loan programs for incoming LL.M. students:
- Columbia Law School Loans
- U.S. Federal Loan Programs (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)
- Private Loan Programs
To learn more about any of these loan options, visit the Law School Financial Aid Office’s website or contact the office at [email protected] or 212-854-7730.
Note about loan fees: For students borrowing federal student loans, the average educational loan fees for borrowers at Columbia Law School will automatically be added to the cost of attendance at the time of loan certification.
Many students locate sources of funding on their own, typically through their home countries.