Admissions

Undergraduate Degree Programs

The Columbia Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees all aspects of undergraduate admission for the University. 

For undergraduate admissions related questions, email [email protected] or call 212-854-2522.

Master of Science Programs

The department offers leading and cutting-edge Master of Science (MS) programs in the areas of Financial Engineering, Business Analytics, Management Science & Engineering, Operations Research, and Industrial Engineering. We attract the brightest students from around the United States and the world who are passionate about solving real-world problems using mathematical and analytical tools. Our courses are taught by world-renowned faculty and distinguished leaders from industry. For detailed information on application guidelines, see Graduate Engineering Admissions.

For admissions-related questions,  email [email protected] or call the admissions hotline at 212-854-2941 from 9am-12pm New York time, excluding weekends and University holidays. For admission system related technical questions, please contact [email protected]

Ph.D. Program

Students entering the doctoral program must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics.

The Ph.D. program in IEOR is fully funded for all admitted students. The IEOR Department provides tuition, health insurance and a monthly stipend for at least four years, provided satisfactory progress is made. This support is for students who have been awarded teaching assistantships and SEAS fellowships. The department encourages students to seek outside funding whenever possible (ie, National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships).