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=== 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'''.