The New School

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Leadership
Benefactors
The New School for Social Research is a graduate institution in New York City. We generate progressive scholarship in the social sciences and philosophy. Our 75+ full-time faculty members in nine departments offer masters and doctoral degrees to 800 graduate students.
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Academics
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Anthropology
Creative Publishing & Critical Journalism
Creative Writing
Economics
Gender & Sexuality Studies
Historical Studies
International Affairs
Liberal Studies
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Public & Urban Policy
Sociology
Graduate Minors
Our distinctive intellectual tradition encourages public debate and rigorous academic pursuit, while small programs encourage close collaboration between students and professors.
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Faculty
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Theodor Heuss and Hans Speier Visiting Professorships
Our faculty of more than 75 full-time scholars creates active and long-lasting partnerships with students. These public intellectual are leaders in their fields of study, shaping public debate, academic research, and pushing the boundaries of social sciences and philosophy around the world.
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Research
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Journals and Publications
Centers, Institutes & Labs
Grounded in theoretical criticism, interdisciplinary exploration, and dissection of the world today, graduate students and faculty at NSSR produce scholarship that challenges the status quo, shapes the present, and leads the future of public debate. Explore their research and work.
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Student Life
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Intellectual Life in NYC
Student Activities
Research Facilities
Academic Advising
Become part of a rich, vibrant, and diverse community of dedicated academics and intellectuals. Connect with students and faculty who share your passions and drive to investigate the challenges that face society today. Live in one of the world's most intellectually dynamic cities, New York City.
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Outcomes
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Notable New Schoolers
Career Services
Graduate students at The New School for Social Research develop the skills to boldly question conventional thinking and break down the boundaries of social thought. See stories of our intrepid alumni, shaping the intellectual future of their fields.
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Admission & Funding
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Explore our fellowships and funding opportunities. More than 90% of new full-time master’s students receive merit scholarships, averaging 49% of the cost of tuition.
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The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

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