Description
Columbia University
Columbia University
Features
Columbiais a global leader in higher education because of its ability to attract highly accomplished students and scholars from around the world. It is also one of the nation’s most selective undergraduate institutions. The centerpiece of academic study is the Core Curriculum, which provides students with wide-ranging perspectives on classic works of literature, philosophy, history, music, art, and science.
Columbia students may enhance their academic experiences through a variety of study abroad programs around the world, which include the Reid Hall Program in the Montparnasse district of Paris, the Berlin Consortium for German Studies, the Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies, or the Language Program inBeijing,China. Students may also apply to participate in one of the Columbia-approved study abroad programs located in countries around the world.
The Basics
| Setting | located in Morningside Heights, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. |
| School Type | USA University |
| Tuition | US$47,000 – $48,000 |
| Housing | Apartment |
| School Website | http://www.columbia.edu/index.html |
| State | New York |
| Nearest City | Manhattan |
| Year Founded | 1754 |
| Admission Requirement | hk f.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate, graduate programs |
| Enrollment | Approximately 28,000 students |
| International Students | 9% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 6:1 |
| Map |
Academic Programs:
Departments:http://www.columbia.edu/content/departments-1.html
Areas of Study: American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Art History, Astronomy, Business, Chemistry, Communications, Earth Science, Economics, English and Comparative Literature, History, Journalism, Mathematics of Finance, Music, Organization and Leadership, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Statistics, Visual Arts etc.
http://www.columbia.edu/content/areas-study.html
Campus:
Francis Levien Gymnasium, Percy Uris Swimming Pool, Tri-level Fitness Center, Aerobics Rooms, University (Blue) Gymnasium, Squash and Handball Courts, Indoor Running Track, DickSavittTennisCenter.
Students Life:
Clubs & Organizations: Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs, Engineering Student Council, Academic Success Programs, Undergraduate Recruitment Committee, Alpha Delta Phi Society, Athena Pre-Law Society, Columbia University College Democrats, Columbia University College Republicans, International Socialist Organization, Working Family Party etc.
Athletics: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer , Track and field, Volleyball, Badminton, Aikido, Figure Skating, Judo, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Water polo etc.
Other Information:
US News: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/columbia-university-2707
Columbia University website:
http://www.columbia.edu/index.html
Columbia University Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_University