Graduate Admissions
Thank
you for exploring graduate opportunities at Columbia
University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied
Science (SEAS)! We hope that you will find the information
in this Web site helpful as you begin the application process
to graduate school at Columbia. We have provided several links
which we hope will guide you through the process. I encourage
you to investigate the many pages of Columbia
University's website here, particularly the individual departments
at SEAS. You'll find this is an exciting time to be a part of the Columbia
University family and the New
York City community.
This is an important time for you, as you begin the exciting and often arduous
task of searching for a graduate school to begin your masters
or doctoral
work. At SEAS, we will provide you with the necessary skills
to be successful in our rapidly changing world. You will have
the opportunity to work with world renowned faculty members
including a recent Nobel Laureate, Professor Horst Stormer.
Additionally, our fine facilities, academic
centers, and research laboratories will always be there for you.
Once you have made the decision to pursue a graduate education, many students begin the search for financial aid and fellowships or assistantship opportunities. Our Presidential Distinguished Fellowships are designed to assist outstanding students in affording their graduate education at Columbia. Recipients receive full tuition, plus a yearly stipend for up to 3 years, which includes 3 months of summer research. All Ph.D., Doctor of Engineering Science, and MS/Ph.D. applicants are considered for this fellowship opportunity. Additional fellowships and financial aid may be available through our individual departments or through Columbia's Financial Aid Office.
As a graduate student at SEAS, you will be assigned an individual academic advisor who will assist in guiding you toward your degree. Many of our students enjoy the flexibility of designing their own program of study in consultation with their academic advisor. Students can choose from an array of courses at the University which meet individual needs, career goals, and academic expectations.
While many of your questions will undoubtedly be answered throughout this Web site, we encourage you to make plans to visit campus. Our Visitor's Center offers graduate tours on a daily basis. In addition, our office can arrange an individual visit for you with a member of our staff and possibly a faculty member or current graduate student. Please e-mail us at if you would like to arrange a visit.
Do not hesitate to contact any member of our staff as we can provide additional guidance to you throughout the process. I thank you for your interest in Columbia University, and wish you the very best throughout the admission process.
Tiffany Simon, Assistant Dean of Graduate Student Services