Overview

During the Climate Finance programme from Columbia University students take courses in climate science, adaptation and mitigation strategies, capital markets, corporate finance, energy and infrastructure financing, legal and regulatory frameworks, and more. Students will study in New York, the world’s leading financial hub, with regular interaction with top-tier practitioners from finance and industry.

The programme meets a growing market need within banking, asset management, insurance, consulting, and other financial industries looking to assess risks and opportunities associated with climate change, as well as within global multilateral institutions, intergovernmental organizations, and the public sector, all of which are mobilizing the trillions of dollars needed for climate mitigation and adaptation.

Professional Pathways

Public and private climate finance doubled between 2020 and 2023, but exponentially more investment is needed to meet global emissions reduction goals and adaptation needs.

There is an urgent need for trained professionals who can apply their climate knowledge to financial decision-making, ensuring that capital is invested quickly and effectively.

Graduates will become key decision-makers in public and private institutions, driving impactful solutions to the climate crisis through advanced financial tools and knowledge.

Graduates can expect to find employment in financial institutions (public and private), businesses, consulting firms, intergovernmental organizations, ministries of finance, non-governmental organizations, and more.

Career Management

Coaching

Resume and cover letter review

Mock interviews

Student-alumni networking events

Employer info sessions

An exclusive job board

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climate Change Mitigation

Climate Change Adaptation

Dynamics of Climate Variability and Change

Corporate Finance

Capital Markets & Investments

Climate Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Finance Climate Studies & Meteorology View 82 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Columbia Climate School graduate programs must hold the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to matriculation.

We also expect that applicants will have some previous training (via coursework or professional experience) in the natural and/or social sciences related to your area of interest.

Statement of Purpose

Transcripts

CV/Resume

Quantitative Resume (only required for the MS in Climate Finance)

Two letters of recommendation (one must be from academic recommenders)

TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores for international students

Application Fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

116845 USD / year

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Out-of-State

116845 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

116845 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

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