Prospective Students
Applicants are admitted twice yearly, for the fall and spring semesters.
Deadlines
Applicants must submit the application and all supporting documents by the deadline.
| Application Type | Fall Admission |
Spring Admission |
|
MS Only * |
February 15 |
October 1 |
|
MS leading to PhD |
December 1 |
October 1 |
|
PhD |
December 1 |
October 1 |
|
EngScD |
December 1 |
October 1 |
|
Professional |
February 15 |
October 1 |
|
Current Students |
December 1 |
October 1 |
|
Non-Degree / Special |
February 15 |
October 1 |
|
Reactivation |
December 1 |
October 1 |
(*The deadline for the Financial Engineering M.S. (EMFINE) program is
December 1.
Spring admission is not available for this program.)
U.S. citizens applying for assistantships, loans, and work-study should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Application Fees
A non-refundable application processing fee of $70 is required of all applicants. Failure to submit the application fee will delay the processing of your application.
Application fees can be paid by credit card using the online application system.
Graduate Applications
Apply On-line!To access the online Application for Admission or Reactivation/Current Student Application click here:
Click here to apply online:
After creating a password, you will be prompted to select your program of choice. All other programs of study at SEAS, please click Apply Online above.
It is against school policy to apply to more than one program/department at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) per term. Multiple application submissions will be discarded. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services at for clarification.
Columbia Video Network
For more information about pursuing a degree or certificate program through the School's distance education program, please visit: http://www.cvn.columbia.edu/index.php