Columbia University

Established in 1754, the campus anchors its academic life around the Core Curriculum, designed to hone critical analysis over simple memorization. People move between landmarks like Butler Library and gathering spots on the Low steps, walking paths long shared by presidents, justices, and Nobel laureates.

Beyond degree programs in medicine, business, and the arts, daily campus life offers an open academic environment where students can attend lectures outside their enrolled courses alongside events ranging from scholarly conferences to group meditation.