Columbia University

Columbia University is one of the world's most importants centers of research & at the same times a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates & graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields The University recognizes the importance of its locations in New York City and seeks to link its research & teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body to supports research & teaching on global issues, & to create academic relationships with many countries and regions It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest levels & to convey the products of its efforts to the worlds