Study Abroad Basics
You can choose from multiple study abroad options that will enhance your education and career preparation. Learn about eligibility requirements, academic credit for study abroad programs, and general program basics in the Bulletin.
Get Started
Meet with an advisor in the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement who can help you select the right study abroad program. Your advisor will also connect you with students who participated in programs you are interested in, so you’ll have a personal resource for insight in what to expect.
Deadlines
Plan your study abroad experience as early as possible and keep track of these important deadlines.
Internships Abroad
Gain and refine transferrable skills and make valuable networking contacts when you opt for an international internship as part of your Columbia Engineering education. Learn about application requirements and deadlines.
Explore Costs & Funding
Many times, studying abroad costs the same as staying at Columbia. Aid for Columbia Engineering students transfers to any Columbia-approved study abroad program during the academic year. Most students receive financial aid, though the amount and type of support depends on a variety of factors. With careful planning and research, you should be able to afford a study abroad experience while at Columbia. Learn more about cost considerations.
Alumni Associations
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Columbia Engineering Alumni Association (CEAA)
The Columbia Engineering Alumni Association (CEAA) is an independent association that exists to foster and deepen the bonds of fellowship between Columbia Engineering alumni, faculty, and students worldwide. It awards scholarships, provides mentoring and professional guidance to students, promotes excellence in teaching, recognizes distinguished alumni, students, and faculty, and sponsors a wide range of social and professional events throughout the year. Every graduate of the School is automatically a member, and there are no dues or membership fees!
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Columbia Engineering Young Alumni (CEYA)
Columbia Engineering Young Alumni (CEYA) programming aims to strengthen the community of graduates who received their most recent degree within the past 10 years and support the transition from student to alumni. CEYA also promotes engagement with current students, encourages connections across Columbia’s young alumni community, enhances communication between the School and alumni, and increases participation in Engineering School events.
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Columbia Alumni Association (CAA)
The Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) is a global network connecting Columbians of all Schools to one another and to the intellectual and social fabric of Columbia. It links 365,000 alumni through more than 100 Regional Clubs and Shared Interest Groups, online resources, and over 200 thought-provoking programs around the world.
Find Your Community
The Online Alumni Community is a verified space to search for and connect with fellow Columbia alumni across Schools, degrees, graduation years, regions, interests, and more. Reach out to a former classmate, network with alumni in your region, share life updates and accomplishments, or offer up your expertise and thought leadership to others.
Regional Clubs
The Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) supports alumni clubs throughout the United States, including one near you! Use our zip code finder to find the club closest to you, or browse to find one anywhere.
Update Your Contact Information
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What We Do
The Columbia Engineering Senior Fund is dedicated to growing a culture of philanthropy among their peers and changing the future of Columbia Engineering.
Members plan student events and programs, solicit gifts from their classmates, and help create a lasting legacy for their class.
Where We Give
Every donation to the Columbia Engineering Senior Fund goes directly to supporting current and future Engineering students. Students can choose to support an area meaningful to them, whether that is Undergraduate Scholarships, Student Life, or their department of choice.
Class of 2025 Committee Members
Executive Board
- Hope Hersom, Co-Chair
- Anshul Khazanchi-Sinha, Co-Chair
- Veni Dole, Events & Communications Vice Chair
- Hayoung Jin, Fundraising & Stewardship Vice Chair
Board Members
- Amy Xu
- Brianna Han
- Calvin Moon
- Claire Nottman
- Elaine He Zhai
- Ethan Richardson
- Matthew Yuan
- Naomi Katayama
- Peter Llaurado
- Rene Sultan
- Sabrina Sharma
- Tsigemariam Assegid
- Xiyan Zhu
Advisors
- Brandon Hicks, Development Coordinator, Annual Giving
- Emma Williams, Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Ways to Get Involved
The key to a successful Reunion includes strong alumni leadership, ambitious goals and an enthusiastic sense of dedication to the School.
At the core of each Reunion effort is the Planning Committee, a group of alumni volunteers whose aim is to create a unique series of programming for their class and support for the Engineering Fund through outreach to classmates.
We hope you join fellow alumni in creating a memorable reunion that will make a lasting impact on the School. Contact us at [email protected] to join the committee, or make a gift today.
Learn more about the Engineering Fund and giving to Columbia Engineering.
Information by Applicant Type
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First-Year Students
You’re a domestic student starting at the beginning and hoping to enroll full time at Columbia Engineering.
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Transfer Students
You started your undergraduate journey elsewhere but are ready to explore the possibility of finishing your degree at Columbia.
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International Students
You live outside the United States and are interested in joining our global community of scholars at Columbia.
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Combined Plan
You are interested in this unique program which allows you to earn both a liberal arts and an engineering degree, combining two distinctive educational experiences.
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Visiting
You want to broaden your college experience by studying away from your home institution at Columbia Engineering for up to two semesters.
Next Steps and Resources
The Power of Partnerships
We partner with industry, government, and nonprofits to address global challenges together. Our partners gain access to faculty expertise, specialized resources for R&D, and outstanding talent.
Join The Forefront of Engineering
Columbia Engineering is home to leading researchers, facilities, and a campus with scores of interdisciplinary research centers at the forefront of technological advancements.
Engineering Industry Collaborative
The Columbia Engineering Industry Collaborative is your gateway to navigating and uncovering the vast opportunities within Columbia Engineering.
Amazon and Columbia Engineering Partner on AI Research
Amazon is investing $5 million over five years to help establish the Columbia Center of Artificial Intelligence Technology, dedicated to research, education, and outreach in this burgeoning field.
How Partnerships Benefit Your Organization
We believe in partnerships that benefit everyone involved. A relationship with Columbia Engineering can help you achieve your organization’s goals through:
- Outstanding Talent: Columbia Engineering attracts some of the world’s brightest and most ambitious students. We can help connect you with our graduates to add talent to your organization or provide training to upskill the workforce you already have through our award-winning online executive education programs.
- Sponsored Research: We’re engaged in cutting-edge research across a wide range of areas, from AI and machine learning to green technologies. Partnering with our world-renowned experts gives you numerous ways to supplement your own R&D efforts through collaboration, consultation, and more.
- Fresh Ideas: Our faculty and talented students fuel innovation and entrepreneurship with the latest discoveries and science. You bring real-world experience and on-the-ground knowledge to enhance our problem-solving. The result is creative solutions that open new pathways for meaningful impact.
- Brand Visibility: As one of the world’s leading engineering schools, we have strong connections to educational and industry partners across the globe. Collaboration with Columbia Engineering can increase your visibility and open further strategic partnership opportunities to help your organization grow.
Ready to explore the possibilities? Contact us at [email protected].
Get Engaged in the Alumni Community
Connections
You’re part of an amazing alumni community. Why not explore it? Find opportunities to connect, groups to join, and ways to stay informed.
Events
Whether in person or virtually, take advantage of opportunities to renew relationships, build new ones, and grow both personally and professionally.
Volunteer
Discover ways to give back, sharing your time, experiences, and expertise with the next generation of engineering leaders.
Resources
Find out about alumni perks including career support and access common services like ordering copies of your transcript.
Give
Providing a world-leading educational experience takes tremendous financial resources. Find out how your gift can make an impact.
Columbia Engineering Magazine
Columbia Engineering Magazine includes Class Notes, Program Notes, and in-depth stories on the latest research and news from Columbia Engineering.
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Vergil
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myColumbia Portal
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Can’t find what you’re looking for?
We’re happy to help. Undergraduate students can email [email protected] and graduate students can email [email protected] with any questions at any time.