Overview

The International and Comparative Education Program brings together faculty committed to the improvement of education policies and practices around the world. We approach education (broadly defined) from critical interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives, and we draw on multiple ways of knowing with sensitivity to social contexts.

The Program prepares scholars, practitioners, and policymakers for leadership positions in the field of international and comparative education. Our teaching framework emphasizes theory, content knowledge specific to clusters and related sub-fields, research methods (quantitative analysis, qualitative inquiry, and mixed methods), and applied skills (e.g., program design, strategic planning, curriculum development, program monitoring and evaluation). Our Master’s students typically aim to work in support of educational practices and programs upon graduation, while our doctoral students are poised to enter academia and/or assume leadership positions in various international organizations.

Careers

The students in the Comparative and International Education program at Columbia University work across a range of organizations around the world, including governments, donor agencies and foundations, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, policy institutes, private entities, schools, and community-based organizations. Master’s students typically focus on supporting efforts to improve education practices, influence policies, and develop programs in different contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education in Emergencies and Reconstruction
Research Methods in International and Comparative Education
Literacy and International Development
Languages, Societies, and Schools
Monitoring and Evaluation in International Educational Development
Latinx in Urban Schools

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Education International Development View 120 other Masters in International Development 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
Video essay required (included in online application)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

38358 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38358 USD / year

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In-State

38358 USD / year

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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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