Master of Public Administration [M.P.A] From Columbia University

New York City, New YorkLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1754established year
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Private (Not for Profit)
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Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]

21 months
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #12 out of 997 by THE Global Ranking 2024

₹3 L/Yr

Mex$61,272 /Yr
  • The Master of Public Administration at Columbia University is a 2-year program.
  • This program prepares students to address major national policy issues and manage organizations in the US and other countries around the world.
  • Students develop the qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, substantive knowledge of a policy concentration, and professional skills to address real-world challenges in policy and management.
  • Students and faculty in the MPA program focus on local and national projects in a global context, drawing on the international strengths of SIPA.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • MPA graduates work in the most prestigious agencies and firms in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, as well as their own start-ups and social enterprises.
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake Feb 15, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹297169 (MXN 61272)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses₹110580
Total Cost₹136358
Books and supply₹4850
Miscellaneous expenses₹20928

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a bachelor's degree in related fields or equivalent to get admission in this program.
  • Students required 3-5 years of relevant work or internship experience.
  • Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

311 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

The following Documents are required to attend this program:

  • Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
  • Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.

Ranking

2023202220212020201920182017

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Political Science 11 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams Score
Application Deadline Round 1 (6th Sep 2023)
Application Deadline Round 2 (3rd Jan 2024)
INR 2.5 L/Yr
MXN 52,456 /Yr
  • IELTS: 7
  • TOEFL: 100
  • GRE updated: 298

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Shardashish Interschool fellowshipScholarship per student₹ 2.4 L/Yr$50,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
TEC ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 4,850/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Narotam Sekhsaria ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Hani Zeini ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 4,850/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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