Students apply through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at Columbia University. The Joint Steering Committee with members from both Columbia and LSE will evaluate the applications and make the final decisions jointly.
Application deadline is March 1. *
Access the application at Apply Yourself.
* Applicants who are applying to the FLAS Fellowship Program should notify the MA program office. Applicants who are applying for other fellowships should contact the Columbia program coordinator regarding deadlines.
All the application material should be filed electronically. If you need to mail transcripts or scores, please mail them directly to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the following address:
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
107 Low Memorial Library
535 West 116th Street, MC 4304
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
To have TOEFL/GRE scores sent to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University, use institution code 2162.
For more information about the application process, please visit The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Admission Requirements
1. A CV along with official transcripts showing courses and grades from all post-secondary schools attended.
2. A Statement of Purpose not to exceed 500 words.
3. A writing sample (can be an excerpt, 10-20pp.)
4. Two letters of recommendation. Those who have not been enrolled in an academic program for some time may be permitted to submit letters from supervisors or colleagues in positions of responsibility.
5. TOEFL. Required for all international students whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English. IELTS scores are also acceptable to fill this requirement.
6. GRE general exam. Suggested but not required.
Tuition and Fees
Students can find the tuition and fee estimates for the academic year of 2008-09 at Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
See London School of Economics for tuition and fee information for Year 2 of the program.
Health Insurance
All students at Columbia University are required to be covered by health insurance and are automatically enrolled in the Basic Plan unless it is waived with proof of existing coverage. See Columbia University Health Services for further information.Housing
University apartment housing is limited. The Graduate School gives priority to students from abroad. Admitted students are encouraged to make inquiries into housing options as soon as possible. See Columbia University Apartment Housing for further information.
Students from Abroad
Prospective international students need to see Application Information for International Students from the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).