Columbia University, located in New York City, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States. Here are key details about Columbia:

Overview

• Founded: 1754
• Location: New York City, New York
• Motto: “In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen” (Latin for “In Your light we shall see the light”)
• Type: Private Ivy League research university

Academics

• Schools and Colleges: Columbia is composed of several undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools:
  • Columbia College (undergraduate)
  • Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • School of General Studies
  • Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
  • Columbia Business School
  • Columbia Law School
  • Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Mailman School of Public Health
  • School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
  • School of the Arts, and many others.
• Programs: Offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across various disciplines.

Admissions

• Highly Selective: Columbia has a very competitive admissions process.
• Application Platforms: Common Application or Coalition Application for undergraduates.
• Standardized Tests: SAT/ACT scores (test-optional policy in recent cycles due to the pandemic), TOEFL/IELTS for international students.
• Essays and Recommendations: Requires personal essays, letters of recommendation, and transcripts.
• Deadlines:
  • Early Decision: November 1
  • Regular Decision: January 1

Campus and Facilities

• Main Campus: Located in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, featuring iconic buildings such as Low Memorial Library and Butler Library.
• Other Campuses: Includes the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Nevis Laboratories, and a new Manhattanville campus.
• Research Facilities: Numerous cutting-edge labs and research centers, including the Columbia University Medical Center.