Overview

Who It's For

The Environmental Science and Policy program at Columbia University, a STEM-designated degree, is ideal for students in all career phases who are passionate about sustainability and want to gain practical skills through an interdisciplinary approach.

The program is designed for both recent graduates and returning professionals who require additional expertise or credentials in environmental policy, sustainability and financial management, or environmental science.

Replicating a collaborative and cooperative workplace culture, our students learn how to identify and implement sustainability solutions together. A science or policy background is not required for admission.

Career Paths

MPA-ESP graduates secure sustainability positions in business, government, and the nonprofit sector around the world.
Their employers include Apple, the City of New York, The Sierra Club, and The World Bank Group.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Ecology
Urban Ecology
Climatology
Hydrology
Environmental Chemistry
Analytics in Environmental Science and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 138 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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110

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MPA-ESP program has the following admissions requirements:

Students must show English proficiency
Official Transcripts
GRE Test Scores (Optional)
Professional Resume
Quantitative Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation
Personal Essay
Video Question
Application Fee

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

98250 USD / year

≈ 98250 USD / year
Out-of-State

98250 USD / year

≈ 98250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

98250 USD / year

≈ 98250 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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Overview

Who It's For

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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