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    Progressive Scholarship

    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 leading thinkers 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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  • New & Noteworthy

    A selection of recent news and announcements about The New School for Social Research.
    • Adam-Tooze

      WATCH: Adam Tooze Delivers Hans Maeder Lecture

      In November 2024, world-renowned historian Adam Tooze visited NSSR to present "Polycrisis and the Fraying of U.S. Hegemony." In his talk, he discussed how U.S. hegemony, born in the 20th century, is now facing challenges that call into question both its efficacy and its legitimacy at home and abroad. Watch the talk on our YouTube channel.

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    • Skate-Mind

      Skate-Mind Project Featured on NPR

      The Skate-Mind Project trains skaters in evidence-based community-led mental health strategies aimed at creating a culture of care. It's a joint project between Frank "The Tank" Watkins, an MA Psychology student and lifelong skater, and Adam Brown, a professor of psychology and the director of The New School Center for Global Mental Health.

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    • Julia-Sonnevend

      Julia Sonnevend Researches the Way Politicians Wield Charm

      Charm: How Magnetic Personalities Shape Global Politics, a book by the sociologist Julia Sonnevend, describes the way politicians and leaders wield personal magnetism to create a veneer of authenticity as a means of drawing people to their side. The book has been featured in a wide variety of media outlets and was named to the New Yorker’s Best Books We Have Read in 2024 So Far list.

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  • Departments

  • 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..

  • 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.

  • 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.

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    Historical Studies alumnus Rien Fertel talks about New Orleans, Creole cuisine, race, and his time at The New School for Social Research.

     Graduating student outcomes

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    Graduates

    To apply to any of our Master's, Doctoral, Professional Studies Diploma, and Graduate Certificate programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.