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President Clinton and a panel of experts discuss the legacy of Yitzhak Rabin 30 years after his assassination and what it means for Israeli domestic politics and the current peace process.
Douglas Almond, professor of international and public affairs and economics, and Zoey Yiyuan Zhou of Columbia Climate School, were awarded the Prize for Best Data at 2025 Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI) Conference for their paper “Biodiversity Co-Benefits in Carbon Markets? Evidence from Voluntary Offset Projects.”
Report recommends expanded city and state childcare funding, neighborhood interventions, and stronger community partnerships.
Fall 2026 Application is Now Open
The first step to joining the SIPA community in fall 2026 is to apply to our newly STEM-designated MPA degree program, the globally immersive MIA degree program, the practice-oriented MPA-DP degree program, or the part-time Executive MPA program.
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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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.
