$66,587 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]
- The Master of Public Administration at Columbia University is a 2-year program.
- This program prepares students to address major national policy issues and manage organizations in the US and other countries around the world.
- Students develop the qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, substantive knowledge of a policy concentration, and professional skills to address real-world challenges in policy and management.
- Students and faculty in the MPA program focus on local and national projects in a global context, drawing on the international strengths of SIPA.
- The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
- MPA graduates work in the most prestigious agencies and firms in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, as well as their own start-ups and social enterprises.
- 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 | $61272 |
| Books and supply | $1000 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4315 |
| Total Fees | $66587 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 311 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's degree in related fields or equivalent to get admission in this program.
- Students required 3-5 years of relevant work or internship experience.
- Students 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.