Applied Mathematics, MS
Master core areas of advanced math and explore their application in areas like photonics, machine learning, climate modeling, or data science.
Combine your love for the intricacies of mathematics with your passion to make an impact through solving real-world challenges. At Columbia Engineering, you’ll join a vibrant department of leading researchers in areas like photonics, material science, machine learning, biology, and climate modeling.
A flexible curriculum allows you to master the fundamentals of the field while having plenty of space to explore your interests. In the unique environment of a leading research university in the center of a global hub of innovation, you’ll develop the skills to lead as an applied mathematician and discover unmatched opportunities to advance in your career.
Why Get your Master's in Applied Mathematics at Columbia?
Columbia Engineering opens incredible doors for your career with a number of features that set our program apart:
- New York City
It’s not just an amazing place to live, teeming with the cultural resources of a global capital. More importantly, it’s a place to discover opportunities, as a hub for both major corporations and innovative startups.
- Unique Cross-Disciplinary Department
Unlike most programs elsewhere, applied mathematics at Columbia is housed with applied physics, materials science and engineering, and medical physics within a unified department, giving you broad exposure to several domains and experience with collaborative, multi-disciplinary problem-solving.
- Broad Research Opportunities
While a student, you’ll have the chance to work on pioneering research that will give you practice in applying what you’re learning across an incredible array of laboratories and research centers including the Data Science Institute and Learning the Earth with Artificial Intelligence and Physics, an NSF Science and Technology Center.
- Flexible Curriculum
Half of your courses are electives and there is even room for choice among the required core offerings, giving you plenty of room to align your studies with your career objectives.