Dual Degree in Journalism and Computer Science at Columbia University

Programme overview

A joint programme of the Graduate School of Journalism and the School of Engineering and Applied Science leading to an MS in Journalism and an MS in Computer Science over four semesters.

Faculty: Columbia Engineering / Graduate School of Journalism | Department: Computer Science | Duration: Four semesters | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students complete 27 points of Computer Science coursework (maintaining an overall 2.7 GPA) and 37 points of Journalism coursework, plus a programme-specific course, Frontiers of Computational Journalism, covering digital techniques in journalism, social media, news business models and hands-on information design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admitted students enroll for a total of four semesters consisting of 27 points of Computer Science coursework in which an overall 2.7 GPA must be maintained and of 37 points of Journalism coursework.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Law J.D. entry: fall 2027 class.

J.D. applications for the fall 2027 class open September 15, 2026. The Regular Decision deadline is February 15, 2027 (applications are evaluated on a rolling basis). The Early Decision deadline is November 15, 2026. The application fee is $85, paid through LSAC. GRE or LSAT is accepted.

LL.M. 2027-2028 applications are due December 2, 2026. The application fee is $85, nonrefundable. Executive LL.M. 2027: Early Decision deadline October 1, 2026; Regular deadline December 2, 2026; application fee $85.

Columbia Engineering MS express application (Columbia students and alumni) requires no application fee.

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