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.

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 …

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.

The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) is the international affairs and public policy school of Columbia University, a private Ivy League university located in Morningside Heights, …

Welcome to the SIPA Bulletin, the official catalog of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). This Bulletin is a comprehensive resource, detailing our courses, …

All SIPA programs will accept applications for 2025 admission without GRE (or GMAT) scores, except for the PhD in Sustainable Development. Applicants must apply to the PhD in …

SIPA offers eight comprehensive degree programs that combine rigorous training in analytical methods and practical management skills. Graduates are well-prepared to tackle complex …

Our admissions representatives are also recruiting at virtual events in different states and around the world. Click here to find out where! If you have any questions about the MIA or MPA …

I’ve been reading a lot of negative comments about Columbia SIPA, saying basically: “it’s a cash-cow”, “everyone gets accepted”, “they offer mediocre education with a high brand”… and …

When applying, be sure to tell us how a SIPA education will help you contribute to solving our biggest global challenges — whether in economic development, human rights, energy, …