Hey guys, I came across something called the University of Columbia. I'm a bit confused since there's also a Columbia University in New York. Can anybody clarify where the University of Columbia is situated?
Hello! There seems to be a minor mix-up here. The institution typically referred to as Columbia in the context of U.S. higher education is Columbia University, which is located in New York City. Notably, Columbia University is an Ivy League research institution renowned for programs in a variety of fields, from the humanities and social sciences to engineering and biomedical sciences.
On the other hand, "University of Columbia" could potentially be a misnomer or misunderstanding. It's easy for these things to get switched around. However, I should note that there is a University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, which could also be referred to as UBC. If you've seen "University of Columbia" in specific contexts, it may be worth verifying their source to confirm the information.
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