Overview

The International and Comparative Education M.Ed. at Columbia University provides advanced preparation for professional careers in a wide range of teaching, policy, and research roles. Students engage with a diverse community of scholars dedicated to addressing contemporary challenges regarding education in various global institutions. This programme builds on a long history of creative inquiry to influence academic thought and professional practice across the world.

Why International and Comparative Education at Columbia University?

Columbia University hosts the oldest graduate international education programme in the United States, offering a prestigious legacy of leadership in the field. Students benefit from access to several disciplinary, professional, and geographic concentrations, allowing for highly individualised scholarship. The department is home to specialised regional centres, including the George Clement Bond Center for African Education and the Center on Chinese Education, which facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and original research. Faculty members are renowned for their work in refugee education, sustainability, and transcultural studies, ensuring that students learn from experts who are actively shaping global policy.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 19179 per semester
National fee: USD 19179 per semester
Local fee: USD 19179 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on advanced educational development and comparative analysis. Modules may include:

International and Comparative Education
International Educational Development
Anthropology and Education
Sustainability and Education
Transcultural Studies
Educational Policy and Evaluation
African Education
Chinese Education

Careers with International and Comparative Education

Graduates from this programme are prepared for influential roles within international organisations, government agencies, and academic institutions. The training supports careers in policy development, administrative leadership, and evaluation within both fragile states and advanced economies. Many alumni have gone on to become leaders in global education, shaping practices in the United States and abroad. The programme's focus on professional practice ensures that graduates are equipped for roles in research, teaching, and international development consultancy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education in Emergencies and Reconstruction
Research Methods in International and Comparative Education
Literacy and International Development

Monitoring and Evaluation in International Educational Development
Curriculum and Pedagogy in International Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Education International Development View 2510 other Masters in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
$75 Application Fee
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Must hold Master's degree

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38358 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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