The 4/2 Master of Science Program: About Applying
Students who have completed 4 years of undergraduate study at one of the
institutions affiliated with Columbia University through the Combined
Plan Program may apply for admission to a Master's Program at The Fu
Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. Students will be
required to spend two years completing the degree to fulfill undergraduate
engineering prerequisites before starting graduate work.
Applications are reviewed by faculty at The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. A completed application will include two official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and official GRE Scores. Applicants to the Computer Science department must also submit a GRE Subject test in Computer Science or a Math, Physics or Engineering for Mathematic Uses Subject Test if their background is not in Computer Science. All materials should be sent to the Graduate Student Services Office. There is no fee to apply. For additional information about admission requirements, please visit Graduate Admissions.
The Application
Candidates for the 4-2 Master of Science program can apply by using the online application. If you are unable to access the online application, a paper application can be requested from the Graduate Student Services office by calling (212) 854-6438 or sending e-mail to