Columbia University (Fu Foundation)

Engineering School Overview

U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category

Rank Category Name #16 Best Engineering Schools

Specialties Locked in Biomedical / Bioengineering Locked in Chemical Locked in Civil Locked in Computer Engineering Locked in Electrical / Electronic / Communications Locked in Environmental / Environmental Health Locked in Industrial / Manufacturing Locked in Materials Locked in Mechanical

Engineering School Overview

There are about 2,000 graduate students at the Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)—about 500 more than the number of undergraduate students at the school.

Graduate students can choose from more than 10 departments, including biomedical engineering and materials science. Students can also pursue innovative dual degree programs, such as the dual M.S. in Journalism and Computer Science, offered in conjunction with the Columbia School of Journalism, and a joint M.B.A./M.S. in Earth Resources Engineering through Columbia Business School.

Columbia Engineering runs about 20 research centers, including the Columbia Water Center and the Center for Life Cycle Analysis. The school also houses cutting-edge research facilities such as the Botwinick Multimedia Learning Laboratory, home to 3-D modeling and animation projects. In addition, The National Science Foundation funds three Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) programs for students: Urbanization Challenges; Optical Techniques for Actuation, Sensing, and Imaging of Biological Systems; and Study of Multiscale Phenomena in Soft Materials. Fellows receive $30,000 toward their studies.

Students may apply for on-campus housing, though the school notes that spaces are very limited and gives priority to doctoral, track, and funded students. Distance students can pursue an online engineering degree with the help of the Columbia Video Network, which offers courses, certificates, and degree programs.

Admissions

Application deadline (U.S. residents)	December 1
Application fee (U.S. residents)	$80
Application deadline (international students)	December 1
Application fee (international students)	$80

Academics

Full-time faculty	146
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio	4.4 - High

Student Body

Enrollment (full-time)	1,396
Gender distribution (full-time)

Cost

Tuition
Full-time: $41,160 per year Part-time: $1,372 per credit
Required fees	$3,595 per year

* Engineering School Overview details based on 2010 data