Overview

The interdisciplinary Urban and Social Policy program at Columbia University prepares students for a successful career in urban and/or social policy, with two distinct focus areas to fit their own unique academic and professional interests:

The Urban Policy focus area provides students with an understanding of the policy challenges and opportunities that are particular to cities in both the developed and developing world. Students learn to design, implement and evaluate policies in fields like city management, civic engagement, community development, land use, housing, urban education, and transit, along with recent urban policy innovations in environmental sustainability, smart cities, technological integration, and business development.

The Social Policy focus area prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate social policies that increase access to economic opportunity for women and minority populations, as well as those that manage economic and social risks, such as unemployment, poverty, social exclusion, crime, recidivism, homelessness, sickness, disability, and old ag

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Politics and Governance
Management in Urban Public Sector or Not For Profits
Urban Social Policy (includes: Family, Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Immigration & Poverty)
Economic Development Policy, Urban Planning and Land Use
Sustainability and Environmental Policy
Housing Policy
Education Policy
Health Policy
Crime, Safety and Security Policy
Employment and Labor Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Urban Planning Social Policy View 214 other Masters in Urban Planning 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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General requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution prior to enrolling at SIPA.
Provide valid GRE or GMAT test scores
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language adequate for study at the masters level, if required, through a proficiency exam. *Note: we do not accept the at-home versions of these exams.

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

71368 USD / year

≈ 71368 USD / year
Out-of-State

71368 USD / year

≈ 71368 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71368 USD / year

≈ 71368 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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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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