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Columbia University
(CU)
About
Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1754 as King's College by royal charter under George II of Great Britain on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, it is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest in the United St...
Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1754 as King's College by royal charter under George II of Great Britain on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, it is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest in the United States.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 125 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 30,580
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 5.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 42%
- Staff
- 20,861
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
42 subjectsARWU
49 subjectsQS
53 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 4 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 12 | 84.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 12 | 83.2 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 14 | 86.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 15 | 90.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 15 | 80.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 89.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 17 | 84.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 24 | 86.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 30 | 80.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Columbia University?
Columbia University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =43, THE Rank 20, ARWU Rank 8, US News Rank 10.
When was Columbia University founded?
Columbia University was founded in 1754.
What are the top subjects at Columbia University?
Top subjects at Columbia University include: Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Science, Geology, Geophysics, Finance.
Where is Columbia University located?
Columbia University is located in New York, United States.