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Faculty Spotlight
Every May, SIPA faculty recommend their best reads of the year, which range from policy tomes to collections of poetry.
Faculty Spotlight
Shimabukuro becomes just the fourth member of the SIPA faculty to receive this recognition, which was established in 1996 to honor the University’s best teachers.
Student Spotlight
Eight SIPA PhD graduates secure prestigious positions at top institutions including MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and in industry roles at Amazon and Rhizome.
SIPA Graduation will be on Tuesday, May 20
SIPA Graduation (also known as Class Day) is when we will recognize SIPA’s graduating master’s and PhD candidates. SIPA will honor degree recipients from May 2025, February 2025, and October 2024.
Global Policy Challenges
Tackling today’s most vital issues
We’re taking on complex, pressing global issues like geopolitical stability — energy and climate policy —technological innovation and its impact on people — how to share prosperity — and preserving democratic governance.
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July 24, 20255:30pm to 7:30pmInternational Affairs Building 420 West 118th Street New York, NY 10025
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Find Your Columbia SIPA Education
- Master's Programs
- Doctoral Program
- Dual Degree Programs
- Five-Year Joint Degrees
- Executive Education
- International Fellows Program
Master's Programs
Our programs in international affairs and public administration offer rigorous but flexible curriculums that help prepare you for professional success at public, private, and nonprofit organizations in varied fields.
Doctoral Program
Our unique PhD in Sustainable Development bridges science and policy to equip scholars and professionals who will address some of the some of the most important policy challenges concerning the future of our planet.
Dual Degree Programs
Supplement your SIPA education with a degree from Columbia Law School, Columbia Business School, or another graduate school — or broaden your horizon at one of our distinguished partner institutions around the world.
Five-Year Joint Degrees
SIPA offers a program for Columbia undergraduate students, a five-year joint degree program, which leads to a BA and an MIA or MPA degree in five years.
Executive Education
We offer degrees, certificates, and customized courses for mid-career professionals and public servants from around the world. Our Executive MPA allows professionals to earn a full SIPA degree on a part-time basis.
International Fellows Program
This two-semester seminar — which is open to graduate students throughout Columbia University — combines heightened understanding of international affairs with practical preparation to deal with a changing world.
