Explore the options available to students looking to pursue a Master of Science, Doctoral, or Certificate program at Columbia Engineering.

The 2024 Application is now live.

Read below to determine and select the application that will best suit your academic goals. Applicants may not submit more than one application per academic term.

On-Campus Programs

On-Campus MS and PhD Programs

Columbia Engineering offers the following programs on-campus. To find your program on the application, select the department or institute first, and then the degree.

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  • Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
    • Applied Mathematics: MS, MS/PhD, PhD
    • Applied Physics: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
    • Materials Science and Engineering: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
    • Medical Physics: Certificate, MS
  • Biomedical Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering: MS, MD/MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
  • Chemical Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
  • Civil Engineering
    • Civil Engineering: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
    • Engineering Mechanics: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
  • Computer Engineering
    • Computer Engineering: MS
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
    • Data Science: Certificate, MS
  • Earth and Environmental Engineering
    • Carbon Management: MS
    • Earth and Environmental Engineering: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
  • Electrical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
    • Quantum Science and Technology: MS
  • Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
    • Business Analytics: MS
    • Financial Engineering: MS
    • Industrial Engineering: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
    • Management Science and Engineering: MS
    • Operations Research: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
  • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering: MS, MS/PhD, PhD, Eng.Sc.D.
  • Engineering and Applied Science
    • Engineering and Applied Science: Executive MS (coming Fall 2024!)
    • Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering & Applied Science (apply via Columbia Business School)

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On-Campus Certificate and Professional Degrees

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Certificate in Data Science

The Certification of Professional Achievement in Data Sciences prepares students to expand their career prospects or change career paths by developing foundational data science skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Undergraduate degree
  2. Prior quantitative coursework (calculus, linear algebra, etc.)
  3. Prior introductory to computer programming coursework

 

Certificate in Medical Physics

Our Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) accredited Certificate of Professional Achievement in Medical Physics is designed for professionals who have a PhD in physics or a related discipline and who wish to become eligible to apply for the medical physics examinations given by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). All applicants to the Certificate of Professional Achievement in Medical Physics must sign and upload a copy of the Medical Physics Agreement certifying that they meet the eligibility requirements of the program.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Doctoral degree in physics, applied physics, or one of the physical sciences
  2. Undergraduate degree in physics, or substantive physics training 

Professional Degree; Engineer of Mines

The program is designed for engineers who wish to do advanced work beyond the level of the M.S. degree but who do not desire to emphasize research.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Undergraduate engineering degree
  2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
  3. GRE Scores

Professional Degree; Metallurgical Engineer

The program is designed for engineers who wish to do advanced work beyond the level of the M.S. degree but who do not desire to emphasize research.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Undergraduate engineering degree
  2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
  3. GRE Scores

Columbia University Student/Alumni Options

MS Express

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The MS Express application is a simplified process of applying to Columbia Engineering's Master of Science programs available to currently enrolled seniors at Columbia Engineering, Columbia College, Barnard, General Studies and young alumni (young alumni are students who graduated from Columbia Engineering, Columbia College, Barnard, or General Studies within the last five years). A minimum cumulative 3.50 GPA is required.

Columbia Engineering undergraduates and young alumni may apply to any engineering MS program using the express application. Applicants from Columbia College, Barnard, or General Studies should refer to this chart to determine eligibility.

Application Requirements:
Official transcripts
Personal statement
Resume or CV
Contact information for three reference providers
No application fee required

 

Integrated BS/MS Programs

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The Integrated BS/MS Program is offered in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The program is open only to Columbia University juniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.40. After earning the BS degree, students are able to seamlessly proceed toward earning their MS degree. Merging the BS and MS programs allows Columbia students to earn the MS degree in a very flexible and efficient manner.

Application Requirements:
Official transcripts
Personal statement
Resume or CV
Contact information for three reference providers
No application fee required

 

Barnard 4+1 Pathways for Accelerated Graduate Study

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The Barnard 4+1 Pathway is offered to current Barnard College juniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher to apply to Master's programs in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Students should inquire with Beyond Barnard and plan on attending an introductory information sessions for the unique 4+1 Pathway they may be interested in pursuing. Each introductory session will be led by faculty advisors, who will be available to provide an overview of the program and its requirements, the admission process, and to advise students. Deadline: February 15th of Junior year

Application Requirements:
Official transcripts
Personal statement
Resume or CV
Contact information for three reference providers

No application fee required

 

MD-MS in Biomedical Engineering

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The Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MD/MS) dual degree program is an integrated program offered between the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University.  The purpose of this program is to supplement the current training of medical students with world-class training in biomedical engineering at the graduate-level.  This interdisciplinary educational experience will prepare students to become innovative leaders in science, engineering, and medicine.  The program is open to a select group of Columbia medical students and makes possible the earning of both the MD and MS degree in 5 years (4 years for the MD program, 1 year for the MS program).  The program allows for 6 pts from the MD degree, through completion of anatomy coursework, counted toward the Master of Science degree requirements.

Application Requirements:

Current status of third year MD student at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University
Official transcripts
Personal statement
Resume or CV
Contact information for three reference providers
No application fee required

 

 

Online Learning

Columbia Video Network

Since its inception in 1986, Columbia Video Network (CVN) has been leading the field of online learning, enabling thousands of working professionals and remotely-located students to benefit from our part-time, online graduate engineering degree and certificate programs without having to come on campus.

Learn more about the programs offered by CVN.

Note, students may not submit applications to both on-campus and online programs.

Before You Start

If you have not done so already, review the Application Requirements prior to beginning your application.

Questions?

Do you have questions on the application or the admissions process? Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information.

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Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering & Applied Science

This new dual degree program, focused on the creative application of technology, is ideal for entrepreneurs, engineers, or product managers looking to move their organizations forward by leveraging new technologies or designing and implementing innovative products and solutions.

Students receive an MBA from Columbia Business School (CBS) and an Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science from Columbia's University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS).

Non-Degree Registration

Individuals interested in enrolling in graduate coursework at Columbia Engineering as non-degree students should consider our One-Term Non-Degree program. 

Enrollment for the One-Term Non-Degree program will take place during the first week of the semester. Students must submit the Non-Degree Application and select the One-Term Non-Degree option. For submission, course instructors' approval is required and space is not guaranteed. One-Term Non-Degree students will be permitted to take a maximum of two graduate engineering courses in any one term or within the period of one academic year.  For more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected].  

Students interested in applying to the Visiting Graduate Non-Degree program should apply via the Non-Degree application and select the Visiting Graduate Non-Degree option.