The New School for Social Research fosters the highest standards of scholarly inquiry while addressing issues of major political, cultural, and economic concern. Students attracted to the master's and doctoral programs here are intellectually curious, highly motivated, and committed to effecting positive change in their chosen fields. New York City, one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world, serves as home and laboratory, and students take advantage of uncommon resources and real-world opportunities to help them pursue their goals.

The school offers master’s and doctoral programs in anthropology, economics, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology; interdisciplinary master’s programs in historical studies and liberal studies.