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QS Rank
790
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
57
Dorm on Campus
Available
Mode of Degree
offline
About the University
The New School is a private research university in New York City. It was founded in 1919 as The New School for Social Research with an original mission dedicated to academic freedom and intellectual inquiry and a home for progressive thinkers.
The New School has been consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. THE (Times Higher Education) University Ranking 2023 ranked The New School 801-1000 in the world. Meanwhile, QS World University Ranking 2025 ranked The New School at 781-790 in the world.
The New School offers 134 degree and diploma programs in the fields of Marketing and Business Management, Global and International Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Design & Design Studies, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences, Media & Communication, and Sustainability and Environmental Studies. The college also offers online programs that are designed to offer a faculty-led, personalized, and collaborative experience focusing on the students' professional, personal, and academic goals. Online academic programs at The New School include bachelor's programs in Media Management, Fashion Management, Media Studies, and Strategic Design and Management.
Requirements for Study
- Completion of secondary education or equivalent.Minimum GPA requirement: Typically 2.5 or higher.
- Standardized test scores: SAT or ACT scores may be required, with average scores varying by program.
- International students: English proficiency test scores (e.g., TOEFL: minimum 79, IELTS: minimum 6.5).Additional materials: Letters of recommendation, personal statement, portfolio, or audition may be required depending on the program.
Postgraduate Programs:
- Completion of a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Minimum GPA requirement: Typically 3.0 or higher. Standardized test scores: GRE or GMAT scores may be required, with average scores varying by program.
- Work experience: Some programs may require relevant work experience.International students: English proficiency test scores (e.g., TOEFL: minimum 80, IELTS: minimum 6.5). Additional materials: Letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, resume, portfolio, or writing samples may be required depending on the program.
