QMSS invites applications from students who have, or will have received by the time of enrollment, a baccalaureate granted by a college or university of recognized standing. Applicants should have a strong background in the social sciences or quantitative methods and be interested in deepening their analytical skills and broadening their knowledge of the social sciences. Feel free to have a look at our curriculum and requirements and see if QMSS is right for you!
Please visit our FAQ page to see answers to the most common admission questions.
Admissions Information
Required materials include transcripts of all previous post-secondary education, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, scores from the GRE and, if applicable, the TOEFL examination. GMAT scores are not accepted.
We strongly encourage applicants to submit supplemental materials (letters of recommendation, transcripts and official GRE scores) at the earliest date possible. Due to the high volume of applications the Office of Admissions processes the earlier they receive them the more likely they are to get to us before the application deadline. We, however, do not penalize applicants for materials that are submitted before the deadline but do not reach the department by that date.
Admissions are handled through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. All application materials must be submitted electronically or mailed directly to the Graduate School. See the admissions page for further details. GSAS
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Columbia University in the City of New York
108 Low Memorial Library
535 West 116th Street, mail code 4303
Columbia University in the City of New York
108 Low Memorial Library
535 West 116th Street, mail code 4303
New York, New York 10027
Applications to begin study in the fall semester are due April 1. There are no spring semester admissions for this program. Students may enroll in the QMSS program full-time or part-time.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Click here to see what the Graduate School estimates your COSTS will be for a year of study with QMSS.
For more information about how to finance your education with QMSS please see our Tuition and Financial Aid page.