Columbia University
Private university in New York City, New York, US
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 States.
The university was renamed Columbia College in 1784 following the American Revolution, and in 1787 was placed under a private board of trustees headed by former students Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In 1896, the campus was moved to its current location and renamed Columbia University.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
Morningside Park (Manhattan)
Public park in Manhattan, New York
0.2 mi away
Low Memorial Library
Building at Columbia University in Manhattan, New York
0.1 mi away
Alma Mater (New York sculpture)
Sculpture by Daniel Chester French
330 ft away
Hamilton Hall (Columbia University)
Academic building in Manhattan, New York
Butler Library
Main library of Columbia University
330 ft away
Carman Hall
University dormitory in New York City
0.1 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for Columbia University
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.