Barnard-Columbia 4+1 Accelerated Master of Science in Computer Science
Seamless five-year articulated curriculum enabling students to earn a Barnard Bachelor of Arts and a Columbia University Master of Science in Computer Science.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in Barnard undergraduate computer science or mathematics
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Waived for Barnard undergraduates
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of academic purpose and resume
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from Barnard/Columbia faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Columbia University graduate teaching assistantships and departmental merit awards
- Application fee
- USD $85
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard Columbia Engineering graduate tuition (approx USD $34,000/semester)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Barnard College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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