300 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Urban and Social Policy program at Columbia University is an interdisciplinary program providing students with the content knowledge, critical thinking, and analytic skills needed for a successful career in urban policy and/or social policy.

The Energy and Environment program at Columbia University provides students with the sector knowledge and analytic toolkit to develop and implement solutions to key energy and environmental challenges.

The Development Practice programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides rigorous training for future global practitioners. Students engage in a multidisciplinary curriculum designed to address complex international challenges over a two-year duration.

The Technology, Media and Communications program at Columbia University is for those interested in digital technology and writing skills as well as internet governance, communication, and the role of the media in advocacy, development, and human rights. 

The English and Comparative Literature programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive exploration of global literary traditions. This public master degree provides rigorous academic training over a standard duration, focusing on advanced critical analysis and research within a world-class intellectual environment.

The Human Rights Studies programme at Columbia University provides a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course is designed for completion over a standard academic duration, offering students deep insights into international law and civil rights within a prestigious global academic setting.

The Latin America and the Caribbean - Regional Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level exploration of this diverse region. This public study mode course provides an intensive academic framework for understanding complex regional dynamics through a multidisciplinary lens over its duration.

The Slavic Languages programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides students with deep linguistic and cultural expertise over its duration. It is designed for those seeking advanced proficiency and academic rigour in the field of Slavic Studies.

The American Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive exploration of the United States through a multidisciplinary lens. This public master degree provides students with rigorous academic training over a flexible duration, focusing on the cultural and historical complexities of the American experience.

The Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology programme at Columbia University offers advanced training in biological sciences. This master degree focuses on environmental preservation and evolutionary theory. Delivered via a public study mode, the curriculum prepares students for professional roles in global conservation.

The Slavic Cultures programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive exploration of Eastern European traditions. This M.A. degree provides flexible study options for students interested in regional history and linguistics. Delivered in a public study mode, the curriculum ensures a deep understanding of Slavic heritage.

The African - American Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level exploration of the African diaspora. This public study mode course provides students with rigorous academic training over a standard duration, focusing on the historical and cultural complexities of the Black experience.

The Medieval and Renaissance Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive exploration of historical cultures. This master degree provides flexible study options for students pursuing public research. Over a standard duration, scholars engage with diverse disciplines to master complex historical analysis.

The Jewish Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides an in-depth exploration of Jewish history and culture. Students engage with rigorous academic research during their duration of study, benefiting from the resources at Columbia University.

The Religion programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides students with deep academic insights over its duration. Designed for rigorous scholarly inquiry, the curriculum ensures a high standard of excellence for those pursuing advanced theological studies.

The Modern Art - Critical and Curatorial Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course focuses on advanced art history and professional practice. Students engage in rigorous academic research and practical training over a standard full-time duration.

The Russia, Eurasia and East Europe - Regional Studies programme at Columbia University provides an advanced academic exploration of this vital global region. This Master's degree offers a comprehensive curriculum delivered through a public study mode, designed to build deep regional expertise over a standard duration.

The East Asian Regional Studies program at Columbia University is designed for those wishing to focus on a social science approach to modern East Asia. 

The Russian Translation programme from Columbia University is intended for graduate students who are primarily interested in working as translators and leads only to the freestanding M.A. degree. 

The Sociology programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This full-time course provides students with advanced analytical skills and theoretical knowledge. Delivered through a public study mode, the curriculum ensures a rigorous academic experience at a world-renowned institution.