The New School, a leading private research university in the heart of New York City (plus a branch campus in Paris), is now accepting international student applications through Shorelight. Founded in 1919, The New School is driven by a mission to innovate and create a positive change in society through its renowned faculty and multidisciplinary approach to education. Consistently ranked in the top three schools for art and design by QS World University Rankings, The New School offers innovative undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts, design, policy, sciences, and more that set students up for success.
Why Choose The New School?
Career development opportunities in New York City — With the school’s main campus located in Greenwich Village, students can access New York’s unique opportunities for career development at some of the world’s most vibrant institutions. The New School’s graduates have gone to work with leading employers including the Met, DreamWorks, Marvel, the United Nations, and more.
A thriving international community — At The New School, students will become part of a welcoming, multicultural community. Ranked #1 for Most International Students (U.S. News & World Report, 2022), The New School has the highest percentage of international students among US universities, with one-third of its student body hailing from other countries.
Top-ranked design programs — Future artists and creatives get a strong foundation at The New School’s Parsons School of Design. Parsons is ranked the #1 Art and Design school in the US (QS World University Rankings), with graduates demonstrating high earning potential (Payscale).
Parsons School of Design in NYC
Parsons School of Design at The New School has been at the forefront of art and design education for more than a century. Today, it is ranked among the top design schools in the US. Parsons offers a unique approach to interdisciplinary real-world learning, with the opportunity to work with like-minded peers, industry leaders, and organizations in New York City, a global hub of art, design, and business. Here, the next generation of artists, designers, and critical thinkers are empowered to succeed in and contribute to a rapidly changing global society.
Broaden Your Horizons in Paris
Parsons Paris, The New School’s European campus, offers a unique and comprehensive design education in a city renowned for art, fashion, architecture, and design. Located in Paris’s historic First Arrondissement and surrounded by iconic cultural institutions, Parsons Paris offers a welcoming community and learning environment where international students can get a unique foundation for creative careers.
The historic Rue Saint-Roch campus is close to art museums like the Louvre and the Gaîté Lyrique media arts center, allowing students to fully immerse themselves in the uniquely creative life and culture of Paris. Students at Parsons Paris will also have access to the Paris-Romainville campus’s state-of-the-art labs and facilities, enabling aspiring young designers to further develop their creative expression.
Undergraduate Degree Programs at The New School
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
Anthropology, BA
Contemporary Dance, BA
Contemporary Music, BA
Creative Writing, BA
Culture and Media, BA
Economics, BA
Environmental Studies, BA*
Environmental Studies, BS*
Food Studies, AAS
Food Studies, BA
Food Studies, BS
Global Studies, BA
Global Studies, BS
History, BA
Interdisciplinary Science, BA*
Journalism and Design, BA*
Liberal Arts, BA
Liberal Arts, BS
Literary Studies, BA
Management, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship, BA
Management, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship, BS
Media Studies, BA
Media Studies, BS
Philosophy, BA
Politics, BA
Psychology, BA
Screen Studies, BA
Sociology, BA
The Arts: Arts in Context, BA
The Arts: Visual Studies, BA
Theater, BA
Urban Studies, BA
Parsons School of Design
Architectural Design, BFA*
Art, Media, and Technology, BFA - Paris Campus
Communication Design, BFA*
Design and Technology, BFA*
Design History and Practice, BFA
Fashion Design, BFA - NYC Campus
Fashion Design, BFA - Paris Campus
Fine Arts, BFA
Illustration, BFA
Integrated Design, BFA
Interior Design, BFA
Photography, BFA
Product Design, BFA
Strategic Design and Management, BBA - NYC Campus
Strategic Design and Management, BBA - Paris Campus*
Graduate Degree Programs at The New School
Parsons School of Design
Media Studies, MA*
Media Management, MS*
New School for Social Research
Economics, MA*
Economics, MS*
Global Political Economy and Finance, MA*
International Affairs, MA
International Affairs, MS
Public and Urban Policy, MS
*STEM Designated
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Pursue exciting career development opportunities, study alongside expert faculty, and receive a world-class education with a global campus experience in New York City and Paris!
