New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies in New York United States | Columbia University
Columbia University
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
67,264
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies major emphasizes understanding a vibrant, historically rich region while exploring social, political, and cultural dynamics that extend beyond geographical borders. This interdisciplinary program fosters transnational conversations while maintaining strong roots in the shared historical foundations of Latin American communities. With Columbia University's diverse course offerings across multiple departments and centers, students gain comprehensive training in political systems, historical developments, cultural expressions, economic structures, and societal frameworks.
Administered by the Institute of Latin American Studies, the major provides research resources, international study opportunities, and pathways to earn credits toward the Master's degree program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present evidence that they are prepared for college work in the humanities, mathematics, social sciences, foreign languages and natural sciences. Accordingly, the College strongly recommends the following preparation: Four years of English literature and composition
- Three to four years of mathematics
- Three to four years of history and social studies
- Three to four years of one foreign language (ancient or modern)
- Three to four years of laboratory science
The vast majority of successful applicants to the College have taken five academic courses per term for all four years of secondary/high school. Student must have 650 or higher on either the Critical Reasoning or Writing sections of the SAT, 700 or higher on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing section of the redesigned SAT and 29 or higher on the English or Reading sections of the ACT
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) and minimum IELTS score of 7.0
Tuition
USD
67,264