About Columbia Engineering

Since 1864, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University has been a resource to the world for major advances in human progress. Today, Columbia Engineering is a global leader in engineering education, research, and impact. Located in the heart of New York City, the school convenes more than 250 faculty members and 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students to push the frontiers of knowledge and solve humanity’s most pressing problems.

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Columbia Engineering At A Glance

Get the big picture through select data points that illustrate the activities and impact of Columbia Engineering.

At A Glance
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Our History

Learn the story of our growth from the School of Mines in 1864 to a global center of research and impact. 

History
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Mission & Vision

The challenges of our world call for bold thinking and courageous leadership. This is how we think about the contribution we are positioned to make.  

Mission & Vision
Dean Shih-Fu Chang

Leadership

Find out more about those who give direction to Columbia Engineering, from the Dean to departmental leadership.

Columbia Engineering Leadership
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Offices

From facilities to finances, our administrative team provides professional support that enables our institution to thrive. 

Offices
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Plan a Visit

Come experience Columbia Engineering for yourself. Tour facilities, meet faculty and students, and explore the city that never sleeps. 

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News

Find the latest stories about research, alumni, collaboration, the life of Columbia Engineering, and more.

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Events

Discover what’s happening at Columbia Engineering, including talks on the latest research, workshops, colloquia, and exhibits.

Events

Statistics

6

Nobel Prizes

Won by faculty at Columbia Engineering.

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6,100+

Students

Including undergraduate and graduate students.

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57+

Startups

Formed by faculty and alumni in the past 10 years.

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Shi-Fu Chang

“We strive to develop solutions that look at all facets of a problem, and importantly, to think about the people and communities that will be affected by the solution. We call this the human-centric approach. This is the great benefit we can offer to the world, and to our communities.”

Dean Shih-Fu Chang

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Apr 25

Plasma Physics Colloquium with Thomas Klinger, Max-Planck-Institut

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In-Person

Apr 30

Center of AI Technology | 2025 Spring Symposium

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

In-Person

May 05

Workshop on Emerging Trends in AI Exploring Resilience, Robustness, and the Future of Synthetic Data in Research

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

In-Person