Master of Science [M.S] - Master [1 Years]
$57,402 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Earth and Environmental Engineering

  • The MSc in Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia University is a 1-year program.
  • This program is designed for engineers and scientists who plan to pursue, or are already engaged in, environmental management/development careers.
  • The focus of the program is the environmentally-sound mining and processing of primary materials (minerals, energy, and water) and the recycling or proper disposal of used materials. 
  • Students may choose one of three concentrations within the MSc degree program:
    • Water Resources and Climate Risks
    • Sustainable Energy
    • ​Sustainable Mining and Materials
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • Columbia University is the place to prepare students for a career in which they can make advances in the Sustainable Mining and Materials industries, anywhere in the world.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $49360
Health Insurance $642
Books and supply $2000
Miscellaneous expenses $5400
Total Fees $57402

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test 530 800 2
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a bachelor's degree in a related field of engineering or science to get admission in this program.
  • Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.