ColMaster of Public AdministrationColumbia University · New York, New York, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Dec 20, 2026 | Feb 5, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement / essays

SIPA application essays/personal statement as prompted.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

As required in the SIPA application.

Academic transcripts

From all post-secondary institutions attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Or equivalent from an accredited institution prior to enrollment.
IELTS: 7.5 overall; Minimum when required; preferred 8.0.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.5 overall | Old scale: 100 overall; SIPA minimum for TOEFL iBT on/after 21 Jan 2026; preferred 6.0.; Minimum if required; preferred 110. New scale for tests on/after 21 Jan 2026: minimum 5.5, preferred 6.0.
GMAT: Optional; Accepted alternative to GRE; recommended not required.
GRE: Optional; GRE/GMAT recommended, not required for MPA (at-home versions not accepted).

Historical admission data is not published.