Transcending Disciplines. Transforming Lives.

Make an impact with your engineering master’s from Columbia University

Begin Your Journey

Columbia Engineering’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science is currently waiving the GRE requirement for admission for Fall 2026. Apply by February 15 for one of our Master of Science programs in:

Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Materials Science and Engineering
Medical Physics
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science MS Bridge Program

Data Science
Earth and Environmental
Engineering
Carbon Management
Electrical Engineering
Engineering and Applied Science
Industrial Engineering
Management Science and Engineering
Operations Research
Mechanical Engineering
Quantum Science and Technology
and more!

World-Renowned

Ivy League Engineering Program

NYC

The Very Center of Global Innovation

Pioneering Research

With Cross-Disciplinary Focus

Nearly 160 Years

of Engineering Excellence

Be Part of a Tradition That Builds the Future

Innovation Across Disciplines

Located in the heart of New York City, Columbia Engineering has been the birthplace of impactful engineering innovations for nearly 160 years. Rigorous interdisciplinary curricula is paired with unparalleled resources, prestigious innovation centers, and top research hubs to deliver an irreplicable learning experience. Strong connections across major industries and a world-class alumni network open doors to successful futures as scholars, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

“It’s motivating to be surrounded by such driven peers who challenge and support each other, both academically and personally. The network of friends and colleagues I’ve built at Columbia University is something I truly value, and I know it will be one of the most lasting aspects of my time here.”

“Earning my master’s in New York City at Columbia University has enriched my graduate school experience in many ways. NYC is a major tech hub that offers abundant career opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge developments in data science and technology. This environment has broadened my perspective and provided unique opportunities for personal growth, making my experience at Columbia even more dynamic and fulfilling.”

“I wanted to be part of a school and community that cared about making a tangible difference through engineering, and that’s what my experience at Columbia University gave me”

"Engineering for Humanity" means to engineer and solve problems for the greater good, or to engineer with purpose. The underlying impetus for all research at Columbia University to improve health outcomes for all patients and make the world a better place. This is evident through the coursework and in the labs. We are learning real-world, impactful things and identifying what the unmet needs are and how we can meet them”

Learn From the Best

Columbia Engineering faculty are recognized experts in their fields. Deeply invested in mentoring students, each professor brings their passion for research, ingenuity, and problem-solving to the classroom.

Grow Your Career With Columbia

The Professional Development and Leadership program enhances your Ivy League education with exclusive courses, connections, and skill-building tools to help you launch your career with confidence and strength.

Make an Impact

For nearly 160 years, Columbia Engineering has responded to the needs of our growing society. Today, more than 200 faculty members and 190 staff in our Multidisciplinary Research Institutes and Centers pioneer cross-disciplinary innovation and move our Columbia Engineering for Humanity vision further into the future.

Transcending Disciplines. Transforming Lives.

Begin Your Journey

Be Part of a Tradition That Builds the Future

Innovation Across Disciplines

Learn From the Best

Grow Your Career With Columbia

Make an Impact

Be Part of a Tradition That Builds the Future

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