MS Artificial Intelligence at Columbia University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) combines core AI courses with concentrations developed by Columbia Engineering departments and partner schools. This structure allows students to build a shared technical foundation together with training in how AI is applied within a specific field.

Faculty: Columbia Engineering (The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) | Department: Columbia Engineering | Duration: 30 points | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students must take at least 30 points of courses at Columbia University at or above the 4000 level. At least 18 points of courses must be taken at Columbia Engineering at or above the 4000 level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduates are awarded a Master of Science from Columbia Engineering with a transcript notation of their concentration.

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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