Admissions
The first step to joining the SIPA community is to apply to one of our programs
Prepare for the rigors of studying at the world’s foremost global public policy school by learning more about what the Admissions Committee values in candidates, the application process, what our current students are like, and more.
Admitted Student Welcome Portal
Find out more about the next steps at SIPA as a newly admitted MIA, MPA, or MPA-DP student.
Admissions Blog
Learn more about assistantship options here at SIPA!
Olivia talks about SIPA's Shopping Week is a flexible trial period during the first week of the semester that lets students attend multiple classes and review syllabi before finalizing their schedules. By encouraging hands-on exploration and real-time adjustments, it gives students the academic freedom to design a curriculum tailored to their specific goals.
Applying to graduate school can feel like a full-time job - but it doesn't have to!
Learn More Through Our Program Brochure
Fund your Education
SIPA’s Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping its students explore all available means to finance their education
For over 70 years, Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs has been educating professionals who work in public, private, and nonprofit organizations to make a difference in the world.
Contact Us
For questions concerning applying to SIPA, please contact our:
Admissions Office
Columbia University
School of International and Public Affairs
514 West 113th Street
New York, NY 10025
+1 212-854-6216
[email protected]
For questions concerning Financial Aid, please contact our:
Financial Aid Office
Columbia University
School of International and Public Affairs
514 West 113th Street
New York, NY 10025
+1 212-854-6216
[email protected]
