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Study with leading scholars and public intellectuals committed to expanding the boundaries of social thought, in one of the world’s hubs of scholarship and culture, New York City.

Critical Engagement

Ground your academic study in theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and critical engagement with today's most pressing social issues.

Interdisciplinary Centers

Participate in academic exploration, conduct research, and engage in dialogue with thought leaders as you reframe local and global challenges at our centers and institutes.
Progressive since our founding, The New School for Social Research has upheld The New School's legendary tradition of challenging orthodoxy.

Our graduate programs in the social sciences, philosophy, and history foster a rigorous environment of engaged academic scholarship and public discourse. Study alongside prominent faculty to shape the intellectual future of the school and the entire university, and be a force of new thought, knowledge, and ideas in the world.
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Departments

Anthropology

MA, PhD

Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism

MA

Economics

MA, MS, PhD

Gender and Sexuality Studies

Certificate

Historical Studies

MA

Liberal Studies

MA

Philosophy

MA, PhD

Politics

MA, PhD

Psychology

MA, PhD

Sociology

MA, PhD
Our Distinguished Faculty

Leaders in their fields of study, our faculty shape public debate, advance academic research, and push the boundaries of social sciences, philosophy, and history around the world..

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Centers and Institutes

Participate in scholarly exploration at our centers and institutes. Alongside faculty, engage in interdisciplinary research, participate in policy debates, and dialogue with thought leaders to reframe the way you approach problems and develop solutions.

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Scholars & Work

At NSSR, critical thinkers from around the world break new ground, challenge the status quo, and reshape contemporary thought to address urgent social and political problems. Explore their work.

The Intersection of Publishing, Journalism, and Scholarship

Meet Jim Miller, Professor of Politics and Liberal Studies

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On the Psychology of Collective Memory and Group Membership

Alin Coman, Psychology PhD alum and now Assistant Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs at Princeton University

Graduating student outcomes

News

Zenat Begum, Eugene Lang '15, Blends Activism and Commerce to Bring a Community Together

James Miller, Faculty Director of CPCJ, Chronicles the History of Democracy

Zolberg Institute Director Alex Aleinikoff Launches ‘Tempest Tossed' Podcast Exploring Migration and Mobility Issues

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, December 13, 6:00 PM

Literary Studies Capstone Reading
The Literary Studies Program at Eugene Lang College for Liberal Arts is proud to host brief readings by the graduating seniors completing their capstones in Literature and Writing. Come hear their wo ...

Friday, December 14, 12:00 PM

GIDEST Seminar with Nora Krug
This seminar is a discussion of pre-circulated material that can be found on the GIDEST website for attendees to view in advance. Nora Krug presents "Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Ho ...

Tuesday, February 5, 4:00 PM

Economics Seminar Series-Sejuti Das Gupta
Professor Sejuti Das Gupta from Michigan State University, will present her book "Class, Politics and Agrarian Policies in Post-Liberalisation India". Hosted by the NSSR/Economics Department, the sem ...

October 8 to April 8, 6:00 PM

Historical Studies Speaker Series: Critical Histor...
The Department of Historical Studies at the New School in New York City is proud to announce our new public lecture series: CRITICAL HISTORY TODAY, launching on October 8, 2018. The theme of the seri ...

Tuesday, February 12, 4:00 PM

Economics Seminar Series_ NSSR Economics Panel
NSSR Professors Duncan Foley,Sanjay Reddy, Anwar Shaikh and Paulo dos Santos will present the second part of their panel "Economic Processes and Statistical Equilibrium". This is a structured panel le ...

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