We believe that knowledge is a public good
Who We Are
A public graduate school in the center of NYC
Innovative research, rigorous scholarship, and collaborative and interdisciplinary learning define graduate education at the CUNY Graduate Center and prepare students with creative, problem-solving expertise to thrive in a changing world.
The Graduate Center By the Numbers
Prized Scholars and Artists
GC faculty, students, and alumni have received Nobel and Pulitzer prizes and MacArthur and Fulbright fellowships.
Part of the Conversation
Over 100 free public programs with artists, leaders, and luminaries each year draw over 20,000 attendees.
Open to the World
Over 25% of GC doctoral students are international, representing 85 countries.
Taught by Top Scholars
Over 1,800 leading faculty members from throughout CUNY teach and mentor GC doctoral and master’s and doctoral students.
48 Degrees, from Astrophysics to Urban Ed
Students can choose from 31 doctoral programs and 17 master’s degrees as well as certificate programs.
Empowering CUNY Students
Graduate Center students teach over 5,200 CUNY classes with an enrollment of over 141,000 students each year.
In order to tackle any problem — whether fixing a car or taking down criminal networks — we must first understand it to our fullest capabilities.
— Monique Sosnowski, Ph.D. Student
Our Programs
Innovative. Interdisciplinary. Affordable.
With highly ranked programs across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, learning here is immersive and agile. Our doctoral and master’s programs inspire students to follow their passions with a deep sense of purpose.
Highlights
Latest News and Research
Kennedy Center Honors Graduate Center Legend
July 21, 2022
Tania León Is a 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree
The accolade follows a 2021 Pulitzer Prize for the acclaimed composer, conductor, and longtime professor of music.
- Faculty News
July 19, 2022
MacKenzie Scott Gifts CARA at the CUNY Graduate Center $2 Million
Gift helps CARA confront gaps in post-secondary guidance for high school students.
- GC Stories
- Press Release
July 13, 2022
The Stunning Science of the James Webb Space Telescope
The Graduate Center’s K.E. Saavik Ford describes how it works and why its images are so important.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
July 13, 2022
From Sports to Sci-Fi: What the Graduate Center Is Reading
Find some summer books with this inspiring list from faculty and administrators.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
Our Campus
In the Center of NYC
The Graduate Center is enriched by our home in the center of Manhattan and as part of the multi-campus City University of New York, the nation’s largest urban university system.
Living and Learning in NYC
The Graduate Center and associated CUNY campuses
Campus and Location
COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
Learn about the protocols and services in place to keep our community safe and supported during the 2022-23 academic year.
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