Welcome to a university dedicated to seeking out new ways to create a more just, more beautiful, and better-designed world. Located in Greenwich Village in the heart of New York City, The New School is the only comprehensive university housing a renowned design school, a rigorous and relevant liberal arts school, a stellar music conservatory and drama school, and a world-famous social research school, and many more schools and programs designed for students of every age and stage of life. The New School is a group of institutions dedicated to unlocking creative potential, intellect, and the courage to innovate: - Parsons School of Design -- The #1 design school in the U.S. and a leader in enlightened design education for undergraduate and postgraduate students - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts -- Rated best undergraduate college in the country for encouraging debate and discussion - College of Performing Arts -- Consisting of Mannes School of Music, The School of Drama, and The School of Jazz - The New School for Social Research -- A renowned graduate school that investigates the world in intellectually intense, heterodox ways. - Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy - School of Media Studies - Creative Writing Program - TESOL
Ranked Top 801 worldwide in 1 ranking system
Ranked in 13 subject rankings
QS
ARWU
US News
QS
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Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | 3 | 93.3 | 2026 |
| Art History | 9 | 86.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =91 | 75.1 | 2026 |
| Architecture & Built Environment | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 101-150 | - | 2020 |
| Anthropology | 101-170 | - | 2025 |
| Development Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-520 | - | 2022 |