A Global Student Body
A diverse and global community
In any given year, SIPA students and faculty come from nearly 100 countries, with approximately half of the student body from overseas. Varied student organizations like the Columbia SIPA Veterans Association, SIPA Pan-African Network, and Gender Policy Working Group provide opportunities for intellectual exploration, social activities, and more.
SIPA Student Profile: Eduarda Zoghbi MPA ’22
Hailing from Brazil, Eduarda Zoghbi MPA ’22 is concentrating in energy and environment and specializing in gender and public policy at Columbia SIPA. Before coming to SIPA, Eduarda was a climate change consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank in Brazil.
“I decided to study energy and environment at SIPA because I knew it would be the best institution to offer me the opportunity to connect with world-renowned and international faculty experienced in climate negotiations and advising governments. Growing up, I always considered climate change to be the world’s most pressing challenge, and my goal going to SIPA was to learn from the best and make an impactful contribution to my country—Brazil.”
SIPA Student Body at a Glance
Students
Native languages spoken
Countries represented
Student Organizations
A vibrant array of student groups organize programming on a variety of issues in international and public affairs, along with social events and community service.
“The SIPA community is diverse, unique, and very kind, because we’re coming from different, various backgrounds, from all over the world. We come together, share our cultures, and learn from each other.”
– Deris Nagara MPA ’24
