SIPA offers a program for Columbia undergraduate students, a five-year joint degree program, which leads to a BA and an MIA or MPA degree in five years. We offer degrees, certificates, and …

Starting with the fall 2025 semester, SIPA will launch changes to the MIA and MPA degrees, which will build on our strengths and address new global policy challenges.

Because SIPA’s core curriculum includes economics, statistics, and financial management, we look for evidence of your ability to undertake quantitative coursework at the graduate level. We prefer …

There is not one linear path to coming to SIPA -- we welcome students of all backgrounds, work experiences, and academic demographics. Olivia talks with four unique students about their journey …

The restructured Master of International Affairs (MIA) at Columbia SIPA builds on a legacy of excellence while addressing the complexities of today’s global challenges.

Through rigorous social science research and hands-on practice, SIPA’s graduates and faculty strive to improve social services, advocate for human rights, strengthen markets, protect the environment, …

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All applicants are required to submit a completed application through our online Application Portal. While there is no separate deadline for international applicants, each degree program has its own …

SIPA’s MPA is STEM-Designated Our newly STEM-designated MPA degree program prepares graduates to navigate a complex, sometimes-uncertain future, effectively shaping policy and …

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at SIPA prepares students to lead and manage across sectors, combining evidence-based analysis with a commitment to public service.