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    Metallurgical Engineering

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    New York, USMSIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $81,000.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 30-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in New York, US. Tuition is $81,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Advanced coursework program for engineers beyond the MS level focused on industrial ecology, geographic information systems, solid and hazardous waste materials, transport phenomena, and decision making in mineral industries, with electives in related engineering areas. No thesis required.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for the 2026 admission cycle. If you have taken the exam and would like to provide your scores, you may, but it is not required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min There are no minimum test score requirements to apply for admission consideration.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min There are no minimum test score requirements to apply for admission consideration.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $27,748.00
    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 Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York is $81,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum of 3.0
    Is Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Metallurgical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.