Drawing upon elements both traditional and innovative, the Dual and Joint Degree Programs combine the academic rigor of world-renowned universities with unique experiences that challenge students to reach beyond the familiar habits of mind, and empower them to develop a richly textured understanding of an increasingly globalized world.
The first of Columbia University’s international undergraduate dual degree programs was inaugurated in September 2010. The Dual BA Program Between Columbia University and Sciences Po builds upon a decade-long partnership between leading French educational institutions and Columbia University. This first transatlantic joint program at Columbia University served as a model for future cooperative efforts between Columbia and international universities, including partnerships with City University of Hong Kong (2012), Trinity College Dublin (2017), and Tel Aviv University (2019).
While the Dual and Joint Degree Programs offer students an interdisciplinary approach to a liberal arts education, the experience of obtaining that education will be very different from a traditional four-year residential college. These programs offer students a nontraditional path, not only to their undergraduate education, but also to the idea of engagement in an international educational experience. Dual and Joint Degree Program students are nontraditional by choice, making a deliberate decision to pursue an education that exposes them to diverse cultures, customs, and
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK CITY
TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY, ISRAEL
TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, IRELAND
SCIENCES PO, FRANCE
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK CITY
CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, HONG KONG
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contexts. These Programs attract bright, adventurous, diverse, and mature students with a willingness to listen and learn from different perspectives and adapt to changing environments.
Upon completion of the Programs, students graduate with two bachelor’s degrees, one each from the partner university and Columbia University. Students also become members of the global alumni networks of two of the world’s leading universities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 2
Visit gs.columbia.edu/international-programs for details on the application process, upcoming information sessions, tuition, and more.
