Dual MS Climate and MS Carbon Management at Columbia University

Programme overview

This dual degree awards both the MS in Climate and the MS in Carbon Management from Columbia Engineering. It pairs climate science and societal impacts with expertise in developing and implementing low-carbon strategies across sectors.

Faculty: Columbia Climate School | Department: MS in Climate dual degree | Duration: Four semesters, 64 credits (34 in MS Climate, 30 in MS Carbon Management) | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students complete the MS in Climate year, including a summer practicum, then two semesters of Carbon Management core courses on carbon capture, utilization and storage and low-carbon energy systems, plus electives in engineering, policy and economics.

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Entry requirements

MS in Climate (Columbia Climate School): applicants must hold the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited institution before matriculation, with some previous coursework or professional experience in natural and/or social sciences related to their area of interest. Application: statement of purpose, transcripts, CV/resume, two letters of recommendation (one academic), TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores for international students, and application fee. At least one college-level calculus course and one statistics course are recommended but not a formal prerequisite. Fall 2027 deadlines: priority January 15, 2027; final March 1, 2027. No GRE requirement is listed.

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Intake: Fall

Duration: Four semesters, 64 credits (34 in MS Climate, 30 in MS Carbon Management)

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