Columbia College students are part of an intimate and vibrant undergraduate community surrounded by one of the finest research institutions in the world. The University is home to hundreds of labs led by pioneers in the field, conducting nearly $1 billion of annual research in the sciences, humanities and social sciences, and more than 200 research centers and institutes, including several interdisciplinary centers, shaping public policy and enhancing technology around the globe.
College students have access to nearly 200 study abroad programs, numerous fellowships and countless research opportunities through a campus culture that encourages collaboration between students and faculty, between disciplines and departments, and between the campus and the surrounding world.