Why Columbia?
You want to make waves.
You care about helping others and want to advocate on behalf of marginalized and oppressed populations.
You want to move mountains.
These mountains were created by political and social systems and have led to inequity, poverty, and the denial of basic human rights.
You want to change lives.
You are eager to learn which evidence-based tools can help to promote social change.
You have arrived.
Welcome to the Columbia School of Social Work.
A Social Work Education for the 21st Century
An MSW with a Difference
Look at the Numbers
Columbia School of Social Work offers a wide array of program options, robust student support, diverse field placement opportunities, and an extensive alumni network.Frequently Asked Questions
Study with Top Researchers
At CSSW you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study with professors whose scientific research is setting the pace for generating new knowledge about social work issues and problems.Faculty & Research
Join a World-Class University
As a student at Columbia University, you will have access to one of the world’s premier universities, to its faculty and resources, and to its power to convene the world’s top minds.Columbia University Home Page

The Columbia Community
Engage with Fellow Students
At the Columbia School of Social Work, you will find a ready-made community of people of diverse backgrounds who share your passion for social service—along with a commitment to groups and activities centered on social causes.Student Life
Engage with Alumni
Opportunities abound to connect with our School’s 18,000+ alumni all over the globe, many of whom serve as advisors and field supervisors—and are also a source of career guidance counseling, sharing their experiences along with job contacts and leads.Career Services
Engage with Leading Thinkers
From the moment you request information from our School, you will be invited to interface with some of the world’s most innovative thinkers and practitioners, policy makers and thought influencers in the field of social work, via the School’s livestreamed events—an experience that will become your norm once you enroll.CSSW Livestream