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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 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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Now accepting applications for spring 2020 and fall 2020

The priority deadline for spring 2020 is October 15, 2019, and the priority deadline for fall 2020 is January 7, 2020. All applicants are eligible for merit-based scholarships, which range from 25 percent to 75 percent of tuition.

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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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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.

Supporting Women in Philosophy

On the groundbreaking group People in Support of Women in Philosophy

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Teaming Up to Prevent Overdose Deaths

Quentin Northcross, Psychology MA ’17, created BlueGuard, a device designed to prevent overdose deaths

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Women’s Legacy at The New School: A Celebration! Gave Life to the Voices of Women at The New School

Professor Adam Brown Addresses Global Mental Health Disparities in Psychology Lab

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM

The Rohingya in Between Life and Death: A Case of "Subhuman"

Anthropology Lecture by Nasir Uddin The Rohingya, an ethno-linguistic and religious minority of Myanmar known as the most persecuted people in the world declared by the United Nations, recently under ...
Wolff Conference Room, Room D1103, Albert and Vera List Academic Center

Thursday, October 17, 4:00 PM

Book Launch: Detain and Deport: The Chaotic U.S. Immigration Enforcement Regime by Nancy Hiemstra

The Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility and Global Studies at The New School are pleased to invite you to the Book Launch Detain and Deport: The Chaotic U.S. Immigration Enforcement Regime by ...
Room UL104, University Center

Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM

Bruce Matthews on "Schelling and the Normativity of Nature"

Join the Philosophy Department for a lecture by Professor Bruce Matthews, Bard College/BHSEC. In 1804 Schelling warned of the “annihilation of nature”, seeing this as a possible result of modernity’s ...
Wolff Conference Room, Room D1103, Albert and Vera List Academic Center

Thursday, October 17, 6:00 PM

Microaggressions in Academia with Derald Wing Sue

A sought-after speaker and trainer on the topic, Derald Wing Sue will address the many forms microaggressions can take in academic environments. Derald Wing Sue, Professor of Psychology and Education ...
Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, Arnhold Hall

Thursday, October 17, 6:30 PM

Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism Speaker Series - Branded Content

This workshop is for writers interested in learning more about branded content. There will be a question and answer session with Tiffany Yannetta of Hearst Branded Studio. Presented by Liberal Studie ...
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