International Students

Students from all over the world attend Columbia and live together for all four undergraduate years. An incredible diversity of voices, opinions and perspectives embraced in our global community and reflective of our location in the world's greatest city. Our international faculty share global learning and research with students. Columbia's reputation and our prominent stature even among the essential institutions of the world propels our graduates to lives of leadership and positive change for others.

Global Programs & Study Abroad

Columbians are citizens of the world. Not just because of our location in New York. Several dozen campus initiatives bring the world to Columbia. The World Leaders Forum. The Earth Institute. The Global Core Requirement. The most comprehensive area-studies programs in the United States. Several hundred study abroad opportunities and research projects encourage our students and faculty to engage with the world.

Alumni & Outcomes

Columbia alumni are some of the world's most prominent leaders. Past and present. Alexander Hamilton. Barack Obama. Part of the reason is the famed Core Curriculum. Another is New York City. Coming of age in an exciting academic environment and in a city with nearly infinite opportunities. An adventure for four years that provides confidence for a lifetime.