About Columbia University

Columbia University: A Global Leader in Education and Research

About Columbia University

Columbia University in the City of New York is a private Ivy League research university located in New York City. Founded in 1754, Columbia is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.

Columbia University offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university's faculty includes Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other renowned scholars. Columbia University is also home to a number of world-class research centers and institutes.

Columbia Community Service

Columbia Community Service supports nonprofit organizations throughout Upper Manhattan through the generosity of faculty, staff, and retirees. The program provides financial support, volunteers, and expertise to help local organizations meet the needs of the community.

Academic Programs

Columbia University offers a comprehensive array of academic programs, including:

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• Three undergraduate schools
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• Fourteen graduate and professional schools
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• A number of interdisciplinary programs
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Columbia University is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including:

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• The Earth Institute
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• The Mailman School of Public Health
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• The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
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