MS Materials Science and Engineering at Columbia University

Programme overview

Candidates for the Master of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering will follow a program of study formulated in consultation with and approved by a faculty adviser. Thirty points of credit (typically ten three-point courses) are required for the degree.

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

What you will study

The requirements include: Eighteen (18) points, MSAE 4000-, 6000-, 8000- level courses (max three points of research) 1 Six (6) points, approved electives (see following list) which may not include research points, e.g.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students will be informed whether they are required to take this course based on a review of their undergraduate transcripts, no later than the first week of classes. A candidate is required to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.

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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