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4+2 Programs

Transition into master’s level studies in engineering from a related field.

The 4+2 Master of Science Program

The 4+2 Master of Science program allows students with bachelor’s degrees from affiliated liberal arts colleges with non-engineering majors to receive their MS in engineering after two years of study at Columbia.

Program Details

  • Who is eligible?

    Students may apply from affiliated schools (see below) who have majored in mathematics, physics, chemistry, or certain other physical sciences. You will need to demonstrate an outstanding undergraduate record, including superior performance in physics and mathematics through differential equations. 

  • How does the program work?

    In the first year of the program, you will take primarily undergraduate courses in engineering to establish the necessary foundation for advanced studies. The second year will be devoted to graduate courses in your chosen area of engineering.

  • Which areas of engineering are available?

    You can earn your MS in the fields of:

    • Applied mathematics
    • Applied physics
    • Biomedical engineering
    • Chemical engineering
    • Civil engineering
    • Earth and environmental engineering
    • Electrical engineering
    • Engineering mechanics
    • Industrial engineering
    • Materials science
    • Mechanical engineering
    • Operations research
  • How do I apply?

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Affiliated Schools

There are more than one hundred schools participating as affiliated institutions. If you are attending an included institution, please get in touch with your Combined Plan campus liaison for more information about the program and requirements.

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