GRE / Test Scores
GRE General required. No published minimum; competitive pool.
English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT ≥ 100 or IELTS ≥ 7.0.
GPA
Minimum 3.0; competitive applicants typically 3.5+.
Tuition
≈ USD 2,200/credit point; ≈ USD 39,000–44,000/year.
Statement of Academic Purpose — Intellectual interests, research, dissertation interests, post-degree goals
≈ 1,000–1,500 words
Writing Sample (preferred)
If available
3 letters required. Academic references strongly preferred.
Terminal academic MA — effectively a preparatory degree for doctoral studies. If the goal is policy careers, Columbia's SIPA would be a stronger fit than GSAS Political Science.
Fall 2027
December 1, 2026(est.)
212 days away
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