Master of Science [M.Sc] Industrial Engineering

at Columbia University

Core Modules

• Quantitative Bootcamp 

• Optimization Models and Methods 

• Introduction to Probability and Statistics 

• Supply Chain Analytics* 

• Stochastic Models

• Professional Development and Leadership 

• Students must have a bachelor's degree in engineering to get admission in this program.

• Students are 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. 
   

The following materials must accompany the online application for on-campus graduate programs:
 

• Official transcript copies from every post-secondary institution attended

• Three recommendation letters

• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test Scores* 

• Personal statement

• Test of English as a Foreign Language iBT (TOEFL) - including TOEFL iBT Home Edition, International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic), or Duolingo English Test (DET). The ETS School Code for the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science is 2111.

• Translation of the official transcript(s) and degree/diploma certificate(s) if the institution(s) attended does not issue transcripts in English. The translation must be conducted by a reputable service provider.  
   

If you have questions about any of the application requirements, please visit our FAQ. Students applying via an alternative application (MS Express, Integrated BS/MS, Barnard 4+1 Pathways, MD/MS in Biomedical Engineering) should refer to the application requirements as listed with the appropriate application.
 

*Applied Physics Doctoral applicants may also submit Official GRE Physics Subject Test Scores
 

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
 

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for the 2022 admission cycle. This includes Spring 2022 and Fall 2022. If you have taken the exam and would like to provide your scores, you may, but it is not required. Students who do not submit scores will not be penalized in the graduate admissions review process. Students who do submit scores will be required to submit official test scores should they be admitted.

Students applying to the Applied Physics PhD or Applied Physics MS/PhD Track program may supply GRE Physics subject test scores, although it is not required. 
 

English Language Proficiency Exams
 

Applicants who earned their undergraduate degree in a country other than Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, and the United States of America must submit an official score from either the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic test or Duolingo English Test with their application. This includes students who transferred from or have participated in a combined or joint degree program in a country outside of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, or the United States of America. This requirement applies to applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, Israel, the People’s Republic of China, Japan, Korea, and most European countries, countries in Africa, and countries in Southeast Asia. Only one English language test is required.
 

An exception will be made for applicants who have earned or will complete a Master's degree in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, and the United States of America, in this case, the applicant is not required to submit English language proficiency exam scores for admission.
 

Columbia Engineering accepts the following exams: Test of English as a Foreign Language iBT (TOEFL) - including TOEFL iBT Home Edition, International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic), or Duolingo English Test (DET). Only one English language test is required.

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Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $65880 annually, to study in Columbia University