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Prepare for Day One of Your Career with The New School

At The New School, our graduate students are courageous intellectuals with creative spirits. Academic rigor, creative exploration and multidimensional study define our university, and we prepare students to understand, contribute to and succeed in a rapidly changing society.

Whether at Parsons School of Design, Parsons Paris, the Schools of Public Engagement, the College of Performing Arts or The New School for Social Research, you'll find an environment where you're encouraged to ask questions, delve deep into your area of creative or scholarly practice, iterate and collaborate.

The New School by Numbers

  • 7

    schools within one university

  • 30+

    on-campus centers, institutes and labs

  • #1

    Most International Students in National Universities category, U.S. News & World Report

The University that Reimagines the Future

  • Graduate Programs

    At The New School, we have a long history of cultivating bold artists, designers, performers, researchers, and scholars committed to changing the world. We offer progressive scholarship in a range of disciplines across art and design, the performing arts, the social sciences, and media. Take advantage of flexible degree options and full-time, part-time and online offerings to best suit your schedule and career goals.

  • Upcoming Events

    We host a wide range of admission events throughout the year where you can learn about our graduate programs, the process of applying or transferring, preparation of a portfolio or audition repertoire, and life inside our classrooms and on our New York City campus.

  • Student Outcomes

    We foster creative and entrepreneurial talent that performs at the highest levels while striving to create positive change in the world. Become a part of our innovative academic community that helps students broaden their skills and career options, develop their intellectual and creative voice, and address contemporary challenges.

"I think professionalism is so central to what The New School invited us to cultivate... The New School prepares you so that when an opportunity comes you really present the best of yourself."

- Benjamin Thys, School of Drama '10

See How The New School Propels You to the Forefront of Your Field

Your Future is a Smart Investment

Discover unparalleled value at The New School, where our commitment to providing high-quality education at a reasonable cost ensures that you receive exceptional value for your investment. Alumni success speaks volumes about the caliber of education we offer, with a track record of swift employment and impressive average salaries. Your future awaits, and we're here to ensure it's both financially sensible and professionally rewarding.

Merit Scholarships Awarded
79%

of graduate students receive New School institutional financial aid.

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Get started on your path to success with our one-of-a-kind graduate programs.

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