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== Academic Programs at Columbia University ==
Columbia offers a wide range of '''undergraduate''' and '''graduate programs''', emphasizing interdisciplinary learning, intellectual exploration, and global perspectives. The university is organized into several '''colleges''' and '''schools''', each with its own focus and unique offerings.

=== Undergraduate Programs ===
The '''Columbia College''' undergraduate program is known for its broad liberal arts education and strong emphasis on '''critical thinking''' and '''research'''. Students in Columbia College are required to complete a set of '''core courses''' that include subjects such as '''literature''', '''philosophy''', '''history''', and '''science'''. This ensures that every graduate leaves with a well-rounded intellectual foundation, regardless of their major.

==== Notable Undergraduate Programs: ====

* '''Humanities''': Columbia’s Department of '''English and Comparative Literature''', '''Philosophy''', and '''History''' consistently ranks among the best in the world.
* '''Social Sciences''': Programs in '''Political Science''', '''Sociology''', '''Anthropology''', and '''Economics''' attract top scholars and offer significant opportunities for undergraduate research.
* '''STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)''': Columbia’s '''School of Engineering and Applied Science''' offers outstanding programs in '''Computer Science''', '''Biomedical Engineering''', '''Physics''', '''Mathematics''', and '''Chemical Engineering'''.
* '''Business''': Columbia’s '''Undergraduate Business Program''' prepares students for leadership roles in global finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship.
* '''Arts''': With its location in one of the most culturally rich cities in the world, Columbia’s '''School of the Arts''' offers strong programs in '''film''', '''visual arts''', and '''theater'''.

Columbia’s emphasis on '''research opportunities''', even for undergraduates, gives students access to a wealth of academic resources, including the '''Butler Library''' (one of the largest academic libraries in the country) and opportunities to engage in work at institutions like the '''Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory'''.

=== Graduate Programs ===
Columbia’s graduate programs are world-renowned, offering advanced degrees across all fields. Columbia provides '''master's''', '''Ph.D.''', and professional degrees in disciplines ranging from '''law''' and '''business''' to '''medicine''', '''engineering''', and the '''social sciences'''. The university’s graduate schools are known for producing leaders in government, business, science, and the arts.

==== Notable Graduate Schools: ====

* '''Columbia Business School (CBS)''': Frequently ranked among the '''top 10 business schools''' globally, CBS offers MBA and Ph.D. programs, with a focus on '''entrepreneurship''', '''finance''', and '''global business'''.
* '''Columbia Law School''': Known for its intellectual rigor, '''global focus''', and '''commitment to public service''', Columbia Law School is one of the premier law schools in the world.
* '''Columbia Engineering''': A leader in '''applied sciences''' and '''technology''', Columbia’s engineering school offers cutting-edge programs in fields like '''Artificial Intelligence''', '''Data Science''', and '''Robotics'''.
* '''Columbia Medical School''': The '''Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons''' is renowned for its research in '''biomedicine''', '''healthcare''' innovation, and '''public health'''.
* '''School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)''': Offers graduate degrees in '''international affairs''', '''public policy''', and '''global governance''', preparing students to lead in the public and nonprofit sectors.

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