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At Columbia SIPA, we are driving change through policy

Research, teaching, and partnerships in the global public interest

SIPA’s Fall 2025 Application is Now Open

The first step to joining the SIPA community is to apply to our newly STEM-designated MPA degree program or the more globally-immersive MIA degree program.

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Global Policy Challenges

Tackling today’s most vital issues

We’re taking on complex, pressing global issues like geopolitical stability — energy and climate policy —technological innovation and its impact on people — how to share prosperity — and preserving democratic governance.

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Find Your Columbia SIPA Education

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Master's Programs

Our programs in international affairs and public administration offer rigorous but flexible curriculums that help prepare you for professional success at public, private, and nonprofit organizations in varied fields.

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Doctoral Program

Our unique PhD in Sustainable Development bridges science and policy to equip scholars and professionals who will address some of the some of the most important policy challenges concerning the future of our planet.

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Dual Degree Programs

Supplement your SIPA education with a degree from Columbia Law School, Columbia Business School, or another graduate school — or broaden your horizon at one of our distinguished partner institutions around the world.

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Five-Year Joint Degrees

SIPA offers a program for Columbia undergraduate students, a five-year joint degree program, which leads to a BA and an MIA or MPA degree in five years.

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Executive Education

We offer degrees, certificates, and customized courses for mid-career professionals and public servants from around the world. Our Executive MPA allows professionals to earn a full SIPA degree on a part-time basis.

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International Fellows Program

This two-semester seminar — which is open to graduate students throughout Columbia University — combines heightened understanding of international affairs with practical preparation to deal with a changing world.