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Columbia School of Journalism English Requirements

New York, United States

The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is one of the most prestigious journalism schools in the world. It offers graduate degree programs including the M.S. in Journalism, M.S. in Data Journalism, M.A. in Journalism, a dual M.S. in Journalism and Computer Science, and a Ph.D. in Communications, as well as fellowships such as the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship. The school administers the Pulitzer Prizes and publishes the Columbia Journalism Review.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Columbia School of Journalism accepts IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Graduate requirements

Each graduate and professional school at Columbia School of Journalism sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.

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Requirements are read from Columbia School of Journalism's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.