Students on a hike. Source: MA/MSc Program.

International Students

The dual MA/MSc program accepts students from all parts of the world. The respective International Students' offices at Columbia University and the London School of Economics provide visa assistance and immigration advising for new and current students.

Columbia

Columbia University has an International Student and Scholar Office that assists foreign students with visa issues and other transition questions. The ISSO's website has a wealth of information, including a getting started guide, which provides necessary visa and immigration information for incoming international students.

Students should contact [email protected] with any additional questions.

LSE

The school’s International Student Visa Advice Team (ISVAT) advises students on visa options while studying at LSE. 

Students are encouraged to visit their Frequently Asked Questions page. 

Additional Visa and Immigration Resources

Information can also be found at the website of the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). They have an advice line from Monday to Friday, 1-4 pm GMT (+44 (0)20 7107 9922)