Simmons and Columbia dual-degree program
The 5-year dual-degree program in Engineering combines the close-knit, supportive environment at Simmons University with the world-class Ivy League education of Columbia University, giving you incredible STEM career opportunities.
How does the dual-degree program work?
With the dual-degree program, you can earn 2 separate bachelor’s degrees by studying for 3 years at Simmons University in Boston and 2 years at Columbia University in New York City. Boston and New York City are two of the USA’s most exciting cities!
Ranked the 6th best university in the world (U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking 2022), Columbia University is an elite “Ivy League” university.
You’ll graduate with:
- a bachelor’s degree in a science discipline from Simmons University
- a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Columbia University
As part of the program, you’ll pay Simmons University tuition rates in years 1, 2 and 3, and Columbia University tuition rates in years 4 and 5.
Step 1
3 years at Simmons University in Boston
Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline.
Step 2
2 years at Columbia University in New York City
Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
Step 3
Graduate with two bachelor’s degrees
Hit the job market with strong credentials and the ability to work in the USA for up to 3 years with OPT.
Why choose Simmons University?
50% renewable tuition scholarship offered at Simmons
for undergraduates who apply through Kaplan
Boston is the #1 student city in the USA
QS Best Student Cities 2022
Top 10 women’s college in the USA
bestcolleges.com 2022
Top 40 for learning experience in the USA
QS World University Rankings: USA 2021
#3 best university in the city of Boston
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2022
Top 30 best value university in the USA
U.S. News & World Report 2023
Why choose Columbia University?
Top 20 in the USA
U.S. News & World Report 2023
Top 25 in the world
QS World University Rankings 2023
#16 for undergraduate Engineering in the USA
U.S. News & World Report 2023
1 of 8 “Ivy League” schools in the USA
along with Harvard, Yale, Brown, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth and the University of Pennsylvania
New York City is the #2 student city in the USA
QS Best Student Cities 2022
#2 for colleges with the best professors in the USA
niche.com 2023
Read about the dual-degree program in Engineering at Simmons and Columbia
Our handy blog guide has everything you need to know about the dual-degree program, and about both Simmons University and Columbia University.
You’ll discover:
Ready to take the next step?
Learn more about the dual-degree program
Find entry requirements, program costs, and how to apply to join the dual-degree program in our dedicated flyer. Learn more about Simmons University in our International Admissions Guide.
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