MS Applied Mathematics at Columbia University

Programme overview

This 30-point program leads to a Master of Science degree. Students must complete five core courses and five electives.

Faculty: Columbia Engineering (The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) | Department: Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics | Duration: 15 points | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

All degree requirements must be completed within five years. The core courses provide a student with a foundation in the fundamentals of applied mathematics and contribute 15 points of graduate credit toward the degree. *The Ph.D. program prepares the student to work either independently or collaboratively as a researcher through an emphasis on deep mastery of methods of mathematical modeling, analysis, and computation (more information on the Ph.D. program can be found here ).

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Application information

Entry requirements

If a student is admitted to the terminal Applied Mathematics M.S. program, and is interested in the Ph.D. program*, the student must reapply for admission.

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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