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MS Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The program leading to the Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering requires completion of a minimum of 30 points of approved coursework consisting of no fewer than ten courses. In general, attainment of the degree requires one academic year of full-time study, although it may also be undertaken on a part-time basis, for domestic students, over a correspondingly longer period.

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

What you will study

A thesis based on either experimental, computational, or analytical research is optional and may be counted in lieu of up to 6 points of coursework. It is recommended to be taken early in the sequence, in order to serve as a basis for the technical coursework.

Career pathways

This concentration is a suitable preparation for careers in the biomedical devices industry or engineering and scientific consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The name of this program will be listed on graduates’ transcripts.

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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