With the application deadline now just over one month away I know most applicants probably don’t want to think about yet more work that needs to be done, however I would ask you to ask yourself the following question: How much time have I spent researching various ways to help pay for school? I try…
Center for the Study of Human Rights
One of the hallmarks of SIPA is the large number of institutes, centers, and programs that reflect both the research interests of the faculty and the issues faced by today’s policymakers. We recently reached out to the Center for the Study of Human Rights and asked them to provide a snippet of what is available…
It’s About the Story
One of the most common questions we receive centers around the question of what could be called “eligibility” for our program. I completely understand where applicants are coming from regarding such questions, but I do want to emphasize that the Admissions Committee at SIPA does not use any sort of formula to admit students. The…
Washington, D.C. Career Conference
The following is an interview with Kirsten Bokenkamp, Head Organizer of SIPA’s Office of Career Services Washington D.C. Career Conference which takes place each January. What is the Washington D.C. Career Conference? The Washington D.C. Career Conference has taken place annually for the last 33 years. As SIPA is located in New York, the Conference…
MIA/MBA Dual Degree Interview
SIPA provides many opportunities for students to combine their SIPA degree with another Columbia University Degree. One option is a dual MIA/MBA. For a full list of our dual degree programs, click here. Scott Hartley, a joint-degree MIA/MBA student at SIPA and Columbia Business School concentrating in International Economic Policy and Entrepreneurship respectively, agreed to…
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: Zawadia LeFang MPA ’21
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