Information On The Coronavirus
Recent Updates: The New School has released its academic plan for 2020-21 and a phased reopening plan for its New York campus. Please check the Parsons Paris website for information about our Paris campus. Learn more.
The New School’s students, alums, and faculty engage in groundbreaking scholarly research, creative practice, and scholarship that has a global and social impact. Our 34 academic centers and institutes defy disciplinary boundaries to address the world’s most pressing problems.
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The groundbreaking research and work done by our students, alumni, and faculty expand and redraw conventional boundaries. Explore work defined by rigorous methodology, deep exploration, and innovative problem solving.
At The New School, your intellectual and creative journey moves seamlessly between the classroom and the city of New York. Discover a community that will inspire your interests and passions.
No matter the area of study, New School students graduate with creative problem-solving skills that change how they investigate, contribute to, and live in the world. Explore inspiring stories from our entrepreneurial alumni, and learn more about how we help prepare you for life after graduation.
A Day in the Life
Wondering what a day in the life of a New Schooler is like? When you study in the heart of Greenwich Village, every day is a chance to explore, challenge what you know and believe, and find inspiration. Student-made videos, stories, playlists, and interactive maps immerse you in our community.
The New School is a leading university that’s based in New York City, but active around the world. Some of The New School’s most renowned certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs are in design and media. They bring together a vibrant, diverse community of students, who work together on real-world projects to enhance their skills and sharpen their critical thinking. The university’s committed international faculty of working professionals and scholars bring practical experience, expertise, and global perspectives to the classroom.
New School students gain access to exciting networking opportunities and career-building resources only available in New York City and Paris—two of the world’s top design and media centers. As students expand their creative community through internships, collaborative projects, and their work with industry leaders, they establish relationships that can endure long past graduation.