Women Have Always Worked

For Women Have Always Worked, tuition is 49; the application deadline is Anytime.

The Women Have Always Worked program at Columbia University is a non-degree program that teaches about women's history and experiences. It's taught in English, lasts several weeks, and can be taken online. This program is open to anyone who wants to learn.

This program covers topics like women's work, women's rights, and social justice. You'll learn how to analyze information, think critically, and communicate effectively. You'll also develop skills like research, writing, and public speaking.

After completing this program, you can work as a historian, researcher, or policy analyst. You can also work in fields like social work, education, or advocacy. Companies, non-profits, and government agencies that focus on social justice and women's rights often hire people with these skills.

Columbia University, founded in 1754 and located in New York City, is a world-renowned Ivy League research university that blends rigorous scholarship with an urban, globally-connected campus life. With a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and professional fields, Columbia emphasizes intellectual inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to the rich cultural and professional resources of New York.

Columbia’s academic strengths are complemented by extensive research facilities, libraries, and centers that support student-led projects and faculty scholarship. The university’s location enables exceptional internship, networking, and cultural opportunities across finance, media, technology, public policy, and the arts. Small seminars, mentorship from leading scholars, and a strong career services network help students translate academic achievement into professional success.

For international students, Columbia offers language support, international student advising, and a diverse campus community drawn from around the world. The university’s commitment to global engagement, combined with its urban setting, makes it an attractive choice for students seeking a rigorous education, significant research opportunities, and direct access to one of the world’s most vibrant cities.