Processing and reading applications gives a whole new perspective on the admissions process. When you’re going over hundreds of papers in a day it’s hard to understand why people make the same mistakes with their applications over and over. At the same time it wasn’t that long ago when I was an applicant myself and…
What’s happening at SIPA?
Every week SIPA hosts thought provoking lectures and discussions on campus. Below is a snapshot of next week’s events; topics include gender equality, media, security, and post-colonialism. For details and a full list of events happening at SIPA , please visit our website. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2013 Borders and Security in Israeli Diplomacy 12:15…
White House Official Jason Bordoff joins SIPA
Jason Bordoff, a special assistant to President Obama and senior director for energy and climate change on the staff of the National Security Council, has joined Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, SIPA officials announced. Bordoff will join the faculty as a professor of professional practice and will serve as director of SIPA’s…
Role of a SIPA Peer Advisor
Starting graduate school can be a difficult challenge for many of us, especially if we’ve been out of school for a while. Moving to a new city (NYC!), dealing again with school pressure, and juggling personal and professional tasks during your arrival can be overwhelming. Despite all these trials, I remember my first semester at…
Former Prime Minister of Greece, George Papandreou will teach at Columbia SIPA
Columbia University and SIPA are honored to welcome numerous international leaders to campus each year. SIPA welcomes George Papandreou to our community as a SIPA Global Fellow. Greece today is a living laboratory for some of the key global public policy challenges of our time – including economic policy and social policy. The former Prime…
Office Working Remotely
Please note, due to COVID-19, the SIPA Admissions and Financial Aid office are working remotely starting March 16, 2020, until further notice.
We will continue to respond to emails as promptly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Important Dates
October 15, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Spring Application Deadline
November 1, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Application Early Action Deadline
November 3, 2020: U.S. Election Day
January 5, 2021: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Fellowship Consideration Deadline
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- Program Assistant Introduction: Sevita Rama MPA-DP ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Zawadia LeFang MPA ’21
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