Overview

The Computer Engineering program at Columbia University covers some of engineering’s most active, exciting, and critical areas, which lie at the interface between CS and EE. The focus of the major is on computer systems involving both digital hardware and software.

Some of the key topics covered are computer design (i.e., computer architecture); embedded systems (i.e., the design of dedicated hardware/software for cell phones, automobiles, robots, games, and aerospace); digital and VLSI circuit design; computer networks; design automation (i.e., CAD); and parallel and distributed systems (including architectures, programming, and compilers).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Civil Engineering and Operations Research
Chemical Engineering and Applied Physics and Applied Math
Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering and Earth and Environmental Engineering
Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences View 910 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended
Three recommendation letters
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test Scores*
Personal statement
Resumé or Curriculum Vitae
Publications (optional)
An interview may be requested
$85 non-refundable application fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

64800 USD / year

≈ 64800 USD / year
Out-of-State

64800 USD / year

≈ 64800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64800 USD / year

≈ 64800 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying Computer Science & IT

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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