One of the most respected institutions for the study of engineering in the nation, the Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) has long been known for its humanistic approach to engineering and for educating engineers with a strong sence of social commitment. While receiving a thorough grounding in mathematics, physics and chemistry in the first two years, the student takes a requried 16 points of liberal arts courses, studying the humanities and social sciences. Toward the end of the sophomore year, the student selects a field of specialization.

SEAS also offers the Combined Plan (also known as the 3-2 plan), which allows students to attend a liberal arts college (including Barnard and Columbia College) for three years and then transfer to SEAS for two years. Upon completion, the student receives a B.A. from the liberal arts college and the B.S. from SEAS.

An added advantage of SEAS is its small size. Only about 1,000 undergraduates and 800 grad students are enrolled, and there are 100 faculty members to teach and assist them. SEAS has had its own share of fame. Edwin Armstrong, who developed the FM radio on the Columbia campus was a SEAS undergrad, and the Manhattan Project also took place on Columbia's Campus.

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