For more than a century, Parsons has been inspired by the transformative potential of design. Today the school’s groundbreaking academic programs carry forward that mission, making Parsons the #1 design school in the United States and ranked third globally. At the heart of a comprehensive university, The New School, Parsons draws on a range of academic fields to deliver a uniquely interdisciplinary education enriched by the resources of its home in New York City and branch campus in Paris. Today, Parsons is integrated with Mannes School of Music, the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and the School of Drama, enabling students to collaborate across disciplines in new ways. Here the next generation of creative leaders engage in real-world learning and develop as critical thinkers and makers grappling with the pressing issues of our time.