OpenFieldColumbia Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP)
Intensive 12-month program at the Columbia Climate School and SIPA training leaders in climate mitigation, environmental law, renewable finance, and planetary stewardship.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in earth science, chemistry, or economics.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose addressing a specific global climate resilience challenge.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SIPA Environmental Fellowships covering partial to full tuition expenses
- Application fee
- USD $110 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard SIPA graduate tuition offset by fellowship aid.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 5, 2027 (Fellowship priority application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Columbia University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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