Columbia University, New York, New York City - Courses & Fees

New York City, New York

University Private (Not for Profit) College

The Master of Public Administration at Columbia University is a 2-year program.
This program prepares students to address major national policy issues and manage organizations in the US and other countries around the world.
Students develop the qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, substantive knowledge of a policy concentration, and professional skills to address real-world challenges in policy and management.
Students and faculty in the MPA program focus on local and national projects in a global context, drawing on the international strengths of SIPA.
The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
MPA graduates work in the most prestigious agencies and firms in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, as well as their own start-ups and social enterprises.
The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake	Feb 15, 2024

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	Mex$22800

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a bachelor's degree in related fields or equivalent to get admission in this program.
Students required 3-5 years of relevant work or internship experience.
Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

311 / 340

Avg. Score in

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The following Documents are required to attend this program:

Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program	Variable	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
KC Mahindra Scholarship	Mex$5542	Yes	Mar 31, 2023
Axol Science Scholarship	Mex$2000	Yes	N/A
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123	Mex$500	Yes	N/A