Top reasons to study here

  • Is one of the world's most important centers of research
  • The University recognizes the importance of its location and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis.
  • It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

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History

For more than 250 years, Columbia has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world. At the core of our wide range of academic inquiry is the commitment to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries and service to society.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2017
8 1
2016
9 -1
2015
8
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
8
2017
-
2016
-
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2018
14 2
2017
16 -1
2016
15
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2018
18 2
2017
20 2
2016
22
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.

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