Politics (PhD)
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General Admission Contact
The New School for Social Research
Office of Admission
72 Fifth Avenue, 1st floor
New York, NY 10011
212.229.5600 or 800.523.5411
SocialResearchAdmit@newschool.edu
Admission Liaison
PolSciLiaison@newschool.edu
Department of Politics
6 East 16th Street, room 711A
New York, NY 10003
212.229.5747 x3090
Fax: 212.229.5473
Mailing Address
79 Fifth Avenue, room 711A
New York, NY 10003
Chair
Rafi Youatt
Senior Secretary
Yvonne Garrett
Student Advisor
Sebastean Pujols: PoliticsAdvisor@newschool.edu
Admissions Pause for the 2026-27 Academic Year
The New School for Social Research is pausing admissions to this PhD program for one year while we undertake a comprehensive review of the doctoral program. Because of this review, we will not be admitting a new cohort of PhD students for the 2026-27 academic year.
We encourage you to remain connected with us and to check our website for updates on the program and the next admissions cycle.
The PhD in Politics is designed for students who have completed the Politics MA at The New School for Social Research or a comparable master's degree from another university. The PhD provides maximum flexibility, enabling graduates to develop the highest level of competence in their chosen field of scholarly specialization.
- DegreeDoctorate in Politics (PhD)
- Credits60 credits
- FormatFull-time or part-time, on campus
- Start TermFall
