Columbia University (reviews)

Academics at Columbia University

Columbia’s Business School, Teachers College, Law School and College of Physicians and Surgeons are among the most highly ranked colleges and schools at the University. It is also well-known for its world-renowned medical center.

Columbia University’s Schools offer different exchange programs for their students. The University’s Business School provides its third and fourth-term students with the opportunity to gain study-abroad experience through the MBA Exchange Program. Some of the world’s best graduate management institutions participate in this program, which enables Business School students to explore different cultures in countries like South Africa and Singapore while understanding the international business environment. The Columbia Law/ NYU Law is another exchange program offered by the University to a limited number of Law students. By going on the program, Columbia University students and NYU students will be able to take a course at each other’s schools.

Campus & Student Life

Columbia University is located in New York. The main campus has an urban setting being located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood, which is in the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. The Medical Center is located in northern Manhattan in the Washington Heights neighborhood. The University’s student community of thousands of members coming from all across the nations and the entire world creates a diverse and international experience for all students. Over 90% of students prefer to live on campus and enjoy the campus atmosphere.

The University has 25 libraries with over 13 million volumes and growing. The University also boasts more than 100 research centers and institutes as well as centers for arts. There is a huge diversity of student communities on campus, including cultural, academic, and athletic clubs. The Baker Athletics Complex is the sports facility of Columbia University, where its athletics teams perform. There are 17 sports teams for both men and women, including basketball, baseball, soccer, wrestling, tennis, and others. University students enjoy the presence of more than 20 Greek chapters as well. Members of the Columbia community are guaranteed not to miss any events and initiatives happening at the university thanks to the Office of University Life, which is a hub for life information keeping students updated.

Career & Alumni

Columbia University has a 4-year graduation rate of 88%. Out of all Columbia University alumni, 92% are employed or pursue further study. 34% of its alumni are employed in the public sector and earn a median salary of US$70,000. 40% are employed in the private sector and enjoy a median salary of US$80,000. 24% of its alumni work in the nonprofit sector for a median salary of over US$62,000. The rest of Columbia University’s alumni pursue further study. Among the notable alumni of the University stand out names like John Jay (founding father and first Supreme Court Chief Justice) and the former President of the USA, Barack Obama.