Accelerated Masters Programs

Mailman School of Public Health

The 4+1 program between Columbia College and the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health is a dual degree program that allows  students to earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Columbia College and a Master of Public Health degree (M.P.H.) from the Mailman School of Public Health (Mailman) in five years. 

College students may apply to the program in their junior year (Application Deadline December 1st). Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, and are expected to have taken at least one semester of calculus, statistics or other appropriate quantitative course. Particular M.P.H. disciplines – specifically, the Biostatistics program and the Environmental Health Sciences program – have additional prerequisites. More information, including application instructions, can be found on the Mailman website. Students may also contact Megan Rigney in the Berick Center for Student Advising with any questions: mr2168@columbia.edu

 

School of International and Public Affairs

Overview

  • Earn a BA and MIA or MPA in five years instead of six
  • Complete 24 SIPA credits at undergraduate tuition rates
  • 30 additional credits earned in residence at SIPA
  • For motivated students seeking an accelerated path to a career in international or public affairs

Program link

https://www.sipa.columbia.edu/sipa-education/fiveyear-joint-degrees

Application

  • Online application due Feb. 5
  • No application fee or SIPA deposit required
  • No GRE required
  • Video essay
  • Eligibility to be confirmed through CSA in March of junior year

Eligibility

  • Columbia College juniors
  • Core Curriculum completed by end of junior year
  • Up to two courses toward major only may be completed in senior year
  • See full eligibility requirements in the Columbia College Bulletin

Contact

SIPA Student Affairs

sipa_osa@columbia.edu

Please reach out to your advising dean as well to discuss your interest in the program.

Columbia Engineering MS Express

Overview

  • Fast-track to a SEAS MS program starting as early as senior year
  • Apply undergraduate tuition toward graduate coursework
  • Alumni may start anytime within 5 years of graduation
  • Simplified application process; no GRE required

Program link

https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/academics/programs/masters-programs...

Application

  • Online application due Feb. 15 (regular) or May 1 (final)
  • No application fee
  • No GRE required
  • Provide a personal statement, resume/CV, and 3 references

Eligibility

  • SEAS or Columbia College seniors
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
  • Alumni within 5 years of graduation also eligible

Contact

SEAS Graduate Admissions

seasgradmit@columbia.edu

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences BA/MA

Overview

  • Complete a BA and MA in 5 years
  • Transfer up to 4 courses completed as an undergraduate toward your MA
  • 25+ disciplines to prepare for careers in data science, social science research, humanities, regional studies or science

Program link

https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/4-1-BA-MA-pathway

Application

  • Deadlines
    • QMSS application due Nov. 13 (BA/MA 4+1 seniors) or Jan. 15 (regular admission)
    • Sociology application due Feb. 5
    • Human Rights application due Feb. 16
    • Other disciplines: Apply by Nov. 13 to start in the Spring term or Apr. 23 to start in Fall.
  • Requirements:
    • Statement of academic purpose
    • Personal statement
    • Three letters of recommendation (two must be academic)
    • Resume/CV
    • Transcripts
    • Transfer courses must be taken for a letter grade, B or better
    • Optional: GRE/GMAT optional
    • If applicable: TOEFL/IELTS 

Eligibility

  • SEAS or Columbia College
  • Juniors or first-semester seniors
  • Consultation with Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) or program director required before applying
  • Note: Human Rights requires minimum 3.0 GPA

Contact

General: Vice Dean Andrea Solomon, asolomon@columbia.edu

QMSS: Greg Eirich, gme2101@columbia.edu

Sociology: Tey Meadow, tey.meadow@columbia.edu

Human Rights: Shourideh Molavi, humanrightsma@columbia.edu

Other programs: Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the department

 
The SIPA five-year program allows Columbia College students to earn a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Public Policy or International Affairs in five years. Students should start planning for this program by their sophomore year. For more information please visit the Columbia College Bulletin and contact Jessica Dzaman, jcd2148@columbia.edu.
 
 
 

Columbia Engineering Integrated BS/MS

Overview

  • Earn both your BS and MS degrees at Columbia Engineering in one program; no separate graduate application required
  • Apply during your junior year, satisfy prerequisites and begin MS coursework in your senior year
  • Available in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Up to 6 shared credits

Program link

https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate-pr...

Application

  • Online application due Apr. 30
  • No application fee
  • No GRE or TOEFL required

Eligibility

  • Columbia Engineering juniors
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher

Contact

SEAS Graduate Admissions

seasgradmit@columbia.edu

Columbia Engineering MS Express

Overview

  • Fast-track to a SEAS MS program starting as early as senior year
  • Apply undergraduate tuition toward graduate coursework
  • Alumni may start anytime within 5 years of graduation
  • Simplified application process; no GRE required

Program link

https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/academics/programs/masters-programs...

Application

  • Online application due Feb. 15 (regular) or May 1 (final)
  • No application fee
  • No GRE required
  • Provide a personal statement, resume/CV, and 3 references

Eligibility

  • SEAS or Columbia College seniors
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
  • Alumni within 5 years of graduation also eligible

Contact

SEAS Graduate Admissions

seasgradmit@columbia.edu

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences BA/MA

Overview

  • Complete a BA and MA in 5 years
  • Transfer up to 4 courses completed as an undergraduate toward your MA
  • 25+ disciplines to prepare for careers in data science, social science research, humanities, regional studies or science

Program link

https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/4-1-BA-MA-pathway

Application

  • Deadlines
    • QMSS application due Nov. 13 (BA/MA 4+1 seniors) or Jan. 15 (regular admission)
    • Sociology application due Feb. 5
    • Human Rights application due Feb. 16
    • Other disciplines: Apply by Nov. 13 to start in the Spring term or Apr. 23 to start in Fall.
  • Requirements:
    • Statement of academic purpose
    • Personal statement
    • Three letters of recommendation (two must be academic)
    • Resume/CV
    • Transcripts
    • Transfer courses must be taken for a letter grade, B or better
    • Optional: GRE/GMAT optional
    • If applicable: TOEFL/IELTS 

Eligibility

  • SEAS or Columbia College
  • Juniors or first-semester seniors
  • Consultation with Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) or program director required before applying
  • Note: Human Rights requires minimum 3.0 GPA

Contact

General: Vice Dean Andrea Solomon, asolomon@columbia.edu

QMSS: Greg Eirich, gme2101@columbia.edu

Sociology: Tey Meadow, tey.meadow@columbia.edu

Human Rights: Shourideh Molavi, humanrightsma@columbia.edu

Other programs: Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the department

 

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