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The New School
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  • Graduate School
  • NEW YORK, NY

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66 WEST 12TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10011
From The New School

Discover a new kind of university in New York City, one where scholars, artists, and designers come together to challenge convention and create positive change. Our university takes full advantage of its location in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. Our graduate colleges include Parsons School of Design, the College of Performing Arts, The New School for Social Research, the Schools of Public Engagement, and Parsons Paris.

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Admissions

Application Deadline
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Deadline for International Students
Varies by program
Application Fee
$50

Graduate Schools

Masters Programs

Doctoral Programs

International Affairs at The New School

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International Affairs at The New School in New York City prepares engaged, reflective global citizens committed to making the world more inclusive, just, and sustainable. The most pressing contemporary challenges demand the deep understanding of complex global systems, new perspectives, real-world experience, and commitment to social justice that our programs provide.

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Graduate Students

Total Graduate Students
3,108
Part-Time Grad Students
492
Research Assistants
237
Teaching Assistants
395
Racial Diversity
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    38.2%
  • White
    32.8%
  • Hispanic
    8.8%
  • African American
    7.9%
  • Unknown
    5.2%
  • Asian
    4.6%
  • Multiracial
    2.3%
  • Native American
    0.2%
  • Pacific Islander
    0.1%

Student Life

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the students at this school?
Based on 16 responses
  • Driven
    38%
  • Down-to-earth
    19%
  • Friendly
    19%
  • Intellectual
    19%
  • N/A
    6%
Poll
What word or phrase best describes your program?
Based on 15 responses
  • Competitive and intense
    20%
  • Prepared me for the real world
    7%
  • Supportive/helped me grow
    67%
  • Heterodox thinking welcomed.
    7%

Scholarship

Professors

Poll
81%
of students agree that professors care about their students' success. 16 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that professors are engaging and easy to understand. 16 responses
Poll
69%
of students agree that professors helped connect them to future opportunities. 16 responses

Return On Investment

Poll
How much did you spend on your degree in total?
Based on 16 responses
  • Less than $25,000
    13%
  • $25,000 - $50,000
    38%
  • $50,000 - $75,000
    13%
  • $75,000 - $100,000
    31%
  • More than $100,000
    6%
Poll
How much did you make post-graduation?
Based on 16 responses
  • Less than $50,000
    6%
  • $75,000 - $100,000
    6%
  • More than $150,000
    6%
  • Did not graduate yet
    81%
50%
of students feel the degree they are getting at this school is worth the time and money. 16 responses

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade A+
Median Household Income
$181,732
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,698
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$1,321,412
National
$244,900

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