The following was composed by John Hughes, a second year MIA student studying Political and Economic Risk Analysis. _________________________ On Friday, April 9th the SIPA Energy Association held its annual Symposium in conjunction with the Columbia Business School Energy Club. This year’s Symposium, entitled “2030: An Energy Odyssey,” brought together experts across the energy spectrum…
Income Based Repayment
One very reasonable concern applicants have is paying off student loans that are borrowed to help pay for educational expenses. I am happy to say that the U.S. Government does provide a program aimed at helping individuals with Federal loans manage debt accumulated while in school. Below you will find a few bits of information…
Where is My Award Letter?
I want to provide an update regarding financial aid award letters. There are two things that have posed some challenges in generating award information this year. First, Columbia University is in the process implementing a new university wide financial aid software system. This changeover has taken a bit longer than expected and we have been…
Waitlist Status at SIPA
Today I sent an email update to those on the waitlist for our two-year MIA and MPA programs as well as the MPA in Development Practice. If you are on the waitlist please check the email account that you listed on your admission application to view the message. If for any reason you did not…
Dean Coatsworth on Charlie Rose
The Dean of SIPA, John Coatsworth, recently appeared on the Charlie Rose program. The segment is described as the following on the Charlie Rose Web site: A discussion about Latin America with Greg Grandin, Associate Professor of Latin American history at New York University, John Coatsworth, Dean, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University,…
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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