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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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  • The 2025 Applications Are Open

    The 2025 applications are now open.
    The spring 2025 and fall 2025 applications are open. The spring 2025 deadline for master's and advanced certificate programs is November 1. The fall 2025 deadline for PhD programs is December 15. The fall 2025 priority deadline for master's and advanced certificate programs is January 7.


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  • 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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    To apply to any of our Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

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

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