MSc in Computational Design Practices in New York United States | Columbia University

Columbia University | New York United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 65,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Science in Computational Design Practices (M.S.CDP) is a cutting-edge program designed for both new graduates and working professionals, bridging the gap between architecture, data visualization, and urban planning. It concentrates on computational approaches for designing built environments across various scales. This program at Columbia GSAPP seeks to develop novel ideas and teaching methods for a comprehensive, multi-scale spatial perspective on computational design. The M.S.CDP coursework fosters thoughtful and innovative exploration of spatial computational design as both a methodology and professional practice.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

The M.S. CDP program is open to both pre- and post-professional students, and encourages applications from a range of backgrounds. All applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time they start the M.S. CDP program.
Online Application.
Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation are required for all degree program applicants. GSAPP does not have a special form for letters of recommendation. Recommenders may scan and upload recommendation letters to the online application. Letters received directly from applicants will not be accepted.
Personal Statement - A personal statement is required for admission to each program (with the exception of Introduction to Architecture). In approximately 500 words, describe your background, your past work in your intended field of study and your plans for graduate study and a professional career.
Transcripts - An academic transcript/record from each university attended and credit earned is required for all applicants. All transcripts must be received by the application deadline. Applicants should upload a digital copy or scan of their transcript/s to the online application. We allow digital copies of transcripts for review purposes only.
Resumes or CVs are required for all degree applicants and CVs are required for Visiting Scholar applicants.

Tuition USD 65,100
New York City, NY, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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