Marsela Liem ’25 is a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) candidate concentrating in Economic and Political Development (EPD) with a specialization in International Organizations and United Nations (IO/UN) concentrations.

Don’t feel like you have a diverse story? Sena talks more about navigating the optional diversity portion on the admission application from her own perspective.

With more than 30 student groups, Leona shares her guide on finding your SIPA community!

Pursuing a graduate degree at Columbia SIPA is an exciting opportunity, but for many prospective students, figuring out how to finance their education can feel overwhelming.

SIPA students fanned out across the globe—from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles to Pristina—rolling up their sleeves to make a difference.