School of Engineering and Applied Science Major Declaration

Major Myths  Steps to Choosing a Major  Online Resources  Declare a Major

The engineer in the 21st century must be able to navigate an ever-changing and ever-expanding technological landscape and understand the context for his or her work - not only the natural, physical environment but also the political and social environment.

Students entering The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science are encouraged to consider the wide range of possibilities open to them both academically and professionally. To this end, the first and second years of the four-year undergraduate program expose students to a cross-fertilization of ideas from different disciplines within the University. The sequence of study proceeds from an engagement with engineering and scientific fundamentals, along with humanities and social sciences, toward an increasingly focused training in the third and fourth year designed to give students mastery of certain principles and arts central to engineering and applied science.

In the last two years, Columbia Engineers specialize in their department of interest. One of the great attractions of an undergraduate education at a research university is the range of resources it provides, including the vast array of programs of study it offers. The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science currently offers 16 majors and 34 engineering or liberal arts minors. To aid you in your search for the right major, we have designed the following pages:

Major Myths
Steps to Choosing a Major
Upcoming Programs and Online Resources
Declare a Major