The Academic Experience

Undergraduate research opportunities

Barnard’s research programs, like the prestigious Beckman Scholars program, provide opportunities to conduct hands-on research with mentorship from the College’s esteemed faculty members.

Academics

The Barnard Degree

Critical thinking is at the core of Barnard’s interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum. It’s fueled by faculty-student interaction that develops thoughtful risk-takers.

Welcome to Class

Our ongoing series, Welcome to Class, provides a glimpse of some of the relevant, interesting, and important learning at Barnard College. Discover some of the most interesting classes taught by our world-class faculty.

The Columbia Connection

At Barnard, you can create an educational experience that combines small, intimate classes in a collaborative setting dedicated to women with the vast resources of a major research university.

Research

Research & Scholarship

Barnard’s faculty members conduct groundbreaking research in every discipline. And because of the College’s teacher-student model, you’ll have the chance to do faculty-mentored research.

Global Focus

Study Abroad

Develop a global perspective with dozens of approved programs offered on four continents, plus themed faculty-led programs every year.
 

Pre-College in the City

Jump-start your Barnard+NYC experience with high-school students from around the world, pursuing rigorous academics in one of the world’s great multicultural cities.