How to Apply

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Fee is paid by credit card in order to submit the online application.

Transcripts are required from all institutions attended full-time for at least one term. This includes individual courses for academic credit, certifications, certificates, transfer coursework, study abroad, second bachelor’s degrees, and advanced degrees with the exception of coursework where no credits are earned, or institutions where you completed a total of 11 credits or less (on a traditional U.S. credit system) outside of your degree granting institution and those credits appear on your degree granting institution transcript. Instructions for submitting transcripts can be found on individual program pages. For in-progress coursework, please be sure that we have your most recent grades as they become available. If requested, applicants may be required to provide transcripts from any and all post-secondary institutions.

Be sure to write a statement that responds to the specific prompt provided by your program.

Most programs require two letters of recommendation; some programs require three letters. Please refer to your program of interest for specific requirements.

Include any professional experience or skills related to your program of interest.

After you have submitted your application and fee, you will be required to submit a one-minute video essay answering a randomized prompt. 

Students whose native language is not English must include proof of English proficiency assessed through a TOEFL or IELTS examination. Please refer to your program of interest for specific requirements. The Columbia SPS minimum requirement is 100 (TOEFL iBT) or 7.0 (IELTS).

1. Admissions Interview (if required): An additional admissions interview may be required.
2. Official Scores on Standardized Exams: Some programs require your official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
3. Supplemental Essay: Essay requirements vary by master's program. Please be sure to carefully review your program of interest for specific requirements.

1. Visa Requirements (On-Campus Study): International students are responsible for ensuring they have read and understood the University’s student visa application eligibility and requirements. Please note that it is not permissible to enroll while in B-1/B-2 status. International students enrolled in a full-time course load—registered for at least 12 points of credit-bearing courses a term—are eligible for a student visa.
2. International Transcript Evaluation Through WES: If you attended an institution outside the United States, you must submit all of your transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) to World Education Services, Inc. (WES), a third-party verification agency for a course-by-course evaluation for admission consideration.