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Congratulations, SIPA Class of 2026
To our incredible graduates. You made it.
Class Day
Welcome to SIPA’s global alumni community
Congratulations—you’ve joined a network of more than 24,000 alumni across more than 160 countries. We are proud of everything you have accomplished, and excited for what comes next.
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Student Spotlight
Approximately 650 graduates and 3,000 guests returned to Columbia University’s main campus to celebrate SIPA Class Day.
Faculty Spotlight
“The economic and social implications of AI will not be figured out solely by computer scientists in the labs,” writes Daniel Björkegren about his SIPA course Our AI Future. “They will be figured out across society, by the entrepreneurs and tinkerers who see a bit ahead.”
Student Spotlight
Four teams were selected from among 48 applicants at Columbia Entrepreneurship’s annual campus-wide awards ceremony.
Global Policy Challenges
Tackling today’s most vital issues
We’re taking on complex, pressing global issues like geopolitical stability — energy and climate policy —technological innovation and its impact on people — how to share prosperity — and preserving democratic governance.
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Columbia SIPA at a Glance
25K+
Alumni
50+
Native languages spoken
160
Countries represented
Find Your Columbia SIPA Education
- Master's Programs
- Doctoral Program
- Dual Degree Programs
- Five-Year Joint Degrees
- Executive Education
- International Fellows Program
Master's Programs
Our programs in international affairs and public administration offer rigorous but flexible curriculums that help prepare you for professional success at public, private, and nonprofit organizations in varied fields.
Doctoral Program
Our unique PhD in Sustainable Development bridges science and policy to equip scholars and professionals who will address some of the some of the most important policy challenges concerning the future of our planet.
Dual Degree Programs
Supplement your SIPA education with a degree from Columbia Law School, Columbia Business School, or another graduate school — or broaden your horizon at one of our distinguished partner institutions around the world.
Five-Year Joint Degrees
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.
Executive Education
We offer degrees, certificates, and customized courses for mid-career professionals and public servants from around the world. Our Executive MPA allows professionals to earn a full SIPA degree on a part-time basis.
International Fellows Program
This two-semester seminar — which is open to graduate students throughout Columbia University — combines heightened understanding of international affairs with practical preparation to deal with a changing world.
