Ivy League & Equivalents
Studying at Columbia University
New York, NY•Private R1
Fennie is independent and not affiliated with Columbia University.
Known for
- • Core Curriculum
- • Pre-law and journalism
- • NYC location
- • International programs
Popular majors
- • Economics
- • Computer Science
- • Political Science
- • Engineering (SEAS)
- • History
Academic culture
The Core (Lit Hum, CC, Frontiers of Science, etc.) is required for all students and dominates first two years. Strong tradition of dense, opinionated discussion in seminars.
How Fennie helps here
Fennie supports the Core's heavy reading load — see [literature](/subject/literature) and [philosophy](/subject/philosophy) coverage.
FAQ
Is the Core worth it?
Mixed reviews — some students love the shared intellectual foundation; others resent the constraint.
Columbia vs NYU?
Columbia more traditional/Ivy; NYU more applied and connected to NYC industries. Different vibes.
Does Fennie help with Core readings?
Yes — summaries, discussion-question prep, and essay support.
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