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Read below to determine and select the application that will best suit your academic goals.
Before You Start
If you have not already done so, make sure you review the application requirements before you begin your online application. Applicants may not submit more than one application per academic term.
For the full list of our available programs, please use our website's Program Finder tool.
Applications for On-Campus Programs
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On-Campus MS and PhD Programs
To find your program on the application, select the department or institute first, and then the degree.
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On-Campus Certificate and Professional Degrees
Columbia Engineering offers many certificate and professional programs. This link is for on-campus programs only. For the application to online programs, visit Columbia Video Network.
Applications for Columbia University Student and Alumni Options
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MS Express
The MS Express application is a simplified process of applying to Columbia Engineering's Master of Science programs available to currently enrolled seniors at Columbia Engineering, Columbia College, Barnard, General Studies and young alumni (young alumni are students who graduated from Columbia Engineering, Columbia College, Barnard, or General Studies within the last five years). A minimum cumulative 3.50 GPA is required.
Columbia Engineering undergraduates and young alumni may apply to any engineering MS program using the express application. Applicants from Columbia College, Barnard, or General Studies should refer to this chart to determine eligibility.
Application Requirements:
- Official transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resume or CV
- Contact information for three reference providers
- No application fee required
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Integrated BS/MS Programs
The Integrated BS/MS Program is offered in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The program is open only to Columbia University juniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.40. After earning the BS degree, students are able to seamlessly proceed toward earning their MS degree. Merging the BS and MS programs allows Columbia students to earn the MS degree in a very flexible and efficient manner.
Application Requirements:
- Official transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resume or CV
- Contact information for three reference providers
- No application fee required
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Barnard 4+1 Pathways for Accelerated Graduate Study
The Barnard 4+1 Pathway is offered to current Barnard College juniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher to apply to Master's programs in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Students should inquire with Beyond Barnard and plan on attending an introductory information sessions for the unique 4+1 Pathway they may be interested in pursuing. Each introductory session will be led by faculty advisors, who will be available to provide an overview of the program and its requirements, the admission process, and to advise students. Deadline: February 15th of Junior year.
Application Requirements:
- Official transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resume or CV
- Contact information for three reference providers
- No application fee required
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MD/MS in Biomedical Engineering
The Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MD/MS) dual degree program is an integrated program offered between the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. The purpose of this program is to supplement the current training of medical students with world-class training in biomedical engineering at the graduate-level. This interdisciplinary educational experience will prepare students to become innovative leaders in science, engineering, and medicine. The program is open to a select group of Columbia medical students and makes possible the earning of both the MD and MS degree in 5 years (4 years for the MD program, 1 year for the MS program). The program allows for 6 pts from the MD degree, through completion of anatomy coursework, counted toward the Master of Science degree requirements.
Application Requirements:
- Current status of third year MD student at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University
- Official transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resume or CV
- Contact information for three reference providers
- No application fee required
Applications for Online Programs
Since its inception in 1986, Columbia Video Network (CVN) has been leading the field of online learning, enabling thousands of working professionals and remotely-located students to benefit from our part-time, online graduate engineering degree and certificate programs without having to come on campus.
CVN offers online master's, doctorate (DES), certificate, and non-degree programs. Note, students may not submit applications to both on-campus and online programs.
Application for Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering & Applied Science (MBAXMS)
This new dual degree program, focused on the creative application of technology, is ideal for entrepreneurs, engineers, or product managers looking to move their organizations forward by leveraging new technologies or designing and implementing innovative products and solutions.
Students receive an MBA from Columbia Business School (CBS) and an Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science from Columbia's University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS).
Application for Non-Degree Programs
Individuals interested in enrolling in graduate coursework at Columbia Engineering as non-degree students should consider our One-Term Non-Degree program.
Enrollment for the One-Term Non-Degree program will take place during the first week of the semester. Students must submit the Non-Degree Application and select the One-Term Non-Degree option. For submission, course instructors' approval is required and space is not guaranteed. One-Term Non-Degree students will be permitted to take a maximum of two graduate engineering courses in any one term or within the period of one academic year. For more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
Students interested in applying to the Visiting Graduate Non-Degree program should apply via the Non-Degree Application and select the Visiting Graduate Non-Degree option.
Questions About the Application Process?
See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for a comprehensive list of questions and answers covering every aspect of application and admission to Columbia Engineering.