Columbia University (New York, NY)
Columbia University, located in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, is one of the eight Ivy League institutions and a major private research university. Founded in 1754, it has a long history of academic excellence and global engagement. Its campus is deeply embedded in New York City, benefiting from the metropolis's cultural, professional, and intellectual resources.
Academically, Columbia offers a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs: liberal arts (Columbia College), engineering (SEAS), General Studies, business, public policy, journalism, law, medicine, and more. The university is very research-intensive, with strong faculty across disciplines and significant global partnerships.
On student life, Columbia’s location in NYC means students have exceptional access to internships, arts, media, and global business opportunities. The campus itself is a mix of classic architecture, urban green spaces, and modern research facilities.
Columbia also places a strong emphasis on internationalization — it attracts a large number of international students and scholars, supports global research, and maintains several global centers.

