The New School for Social Research (NSSR) is a graduate institution in the
heart of New York City. It generates progressive scholarship and
provides historically grounded education in the social sciences and
philosophy. With more than
75 full-time faculty members, its nine
departments
and interdisciplinary committees offer master’s and doctoral degrees to
800 graduate students from 70 countries. The New School’s diverse community, urban setting, and
cross-disciplinary centers at the intersection of social theory, policy, and design foster a distinctive graduate community. NSSR, part of The New School, is home to world-renowned scholars, practitioners, and innovators who open minds and doors to civically engaged inquiry. We invite you to learn more about opportunities to pursue social research to engage with and improve the world.