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Columbia College is the oldest undergraduate college of Columbia University, a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Situated on the university's main campus in Morningside Heights in the borough of Manhattan, it was founded by the Church of England in 1754 as King's College by royal charter of King George II of Great Britain.
One of the world’s premier liberal arts colleges, Columbia College is distinguished by a singular, intensive Core Curriculum and provides all the benefits of a small college and all the reach of a great research university. Students have close contact with prize-winning and path-breaking faculty, a comprehensive advising system and a ...
From its distinctive Core Curriculum, exceptional research facilities and extensive global programming, to its small class sizes and intimate learning environments, the educational experience of Columbia College is marked by countless opportunities for personal and intellectual growth.
A Lifetime of Learning, a World of Opportunity. Columbia College’s 100-year-old-plus uniquely designed Core Curriculum of philosophy, history, politics, literature, art, music, science and writing provides every student with a comprehensive and transformational understanding of modern civilization.
In 1893, the architectural firm of McKim, Mead, & White begin designing the Morningside Heights campus. In 1896, Columbia College in the City of New York was renamed Columbia University in the City of New York, with the undergraduate school retaining the name Columbia College.
Majors, Concentrations and Other Programs of Study. The Columbia College Bulletin provides an overview of all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College.
