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    Master of Arts in Kinesiology

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    New York, USMAIn-person1 year
    $68,200.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    50%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    15
    Cohort
    students
    32
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 32-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in New York, US. Tuition is $68,200.

    About the program

    Focuses on the behavioral, biomechanical, and neural bases of development, acquisition, and performance of functional movement skills.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Taken before January 21, 2026: A minimum score of 100 (TOEFL iBT); Taken on or after January 21, 2026: A minimum score of 5.0 (TOEFL iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min A minimum score of 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,857.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York is $68,200 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 1 year and 32 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York reports an acceptance rate of approximately 50%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York cohort?
    Master of Arts in Kinesiology at Columbia University in the City of New York typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.