Short Term Programs at Columbia University

Why Columbia University?

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Rankings

Member of the Ivy League

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Manhattan

Study any time of the year

SummerMay 26 – July 3July 6 – August

14

FallSeptember 2 – December 19

SpringJanuary 20 –

May 15

Membership in the Columbia Community

Networking

22 Libraries

University Events

Graduate School

Advising

Dodge Fitness Center

Passport to New

York

AcademicsAdvisement

SCE Students

Dedicated advisersCustom design -OR- Structured curriculum

University resources

Advancement

Programs of Study

Visiting Students Program

4 courses, 12 points, one semester8 courses, 24 points, one yearFull time enrollment for one semester or academic year

Choose from 50 disciplines of studyStudents are fully integrated in Columbia CommunityFlexibility in course plan based on student’s needsAccess to all resources

Undergraduate, Post-baccalaureate and Graduate study

Columbia Summer ProgramsMay 26 – July 3, 2015

July 6 – August 14, 2015

Academics

International Affairs Sociology Economics Anthropology Business

Statistics Chemistry Mathematics PsychologyEnvironmental Studies Sustainability

Art History Literature MusicTechnology and Information Studies

Global Justice and Human Rights Conflict Resolution Resource Justice

50 Programs of Study Available

• Actuarial Science• Bioethics• Biotechnology• Business • Classics• Ecology, Evolution, and

Environmental Biology• Environmental Peace

Resolution

Certificate Programs: emphasis on preparation for graduate study and advancement in emerging professions

• Graduate Foundations• Psychology • Quantitative Studies for

Finance• Statistics • Sustainability Analytics• Sustainable Water

Management

Graduate Foundations Certificate

4 courses, 12 pointsFull time, one semester

4 coursesStudents design their program of study with dedicated advisor Choice of 50 academic disciplines

Prepare for graduate Study

Required Application Documents1. Application (at our website: ce.columbia.edu/postbac)2. $80 non-refundable application fee3. Resume (if applying to certificate programs)4. Official transcript from undergraduate college or

university– Must be translated and evaluated by WES

5. Statement of purpose

English language requirements• TOEFL score required: 100 or higher• IELTS score required: 7 or higher

EDU will help you through the

process

Important Dates

Fall 2015Sept 8–Dec 23, 2015

Spring 2015Jan 20-May 15, 2015

Summer Sessions D & Q May 26-July 3, 2015July 6-Aug 14, 2015

T E R M D AT E S A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E S

Application Deadline for Summer Session DMay 15, 2015

Application Deadline for Summer Session QJune 25, 2015

Application Deadline for Fall 2015*Aug 25, 2015

Application Deadline for Spring 2015*Jan 15, 2015

Tuition and Fees

Fe e S t r u c t u re *

* Based on 2013/14 academic year, subject to change

Tuition and fees for range of programs $10,200 - $22,000

Estimated Living Expenses, 4 months in New York City $ 10,800 Total estimated cost for one semester $21,000 - $32,800

Questions

Next Steps

Contact EDU for opportunities