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 50,000 attendees.
Open to the World
Over 25% of GC doctoral students are international, representing 40 countries.
Taught by Top Scholars
Over 1,700 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
New books, a breakthrough, and banking explained
March 16, 2023
‘The Ends of Paradise’ Explores the Struggles of Honduras’ Black and Indigenous Peoples
Professor Christopher Loperena’s new book reveals the challenges faced by Garifuna as they assert their rights to their ancestral land.
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March 15, 2023
Her Art Once Graced Homes Across the U.S.
An Art History professor explores the remarkable life and art of nature-painter Fidelia Bridges.
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March 16, 2023
An Explainer on Bank Failures and Bailouts
Professor Linda Allen comments on why Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed and whether the Feds were right to rescue the depositors.
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March 10, 2023
Scientists Demonstrate Time Reflection of Electromagnetic Waves in a Groundbreaking Experiment
The discovery establishes the foundations for revolutionary applications in wireless communications and optical computing.
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Can Democracy Survive in the U.S.? Jamelle Bouie and Corey Robin in Conversation, Moderated by Katrina vanden Heuvel
IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAM EVENT As America becomes even more polarized in the aftermath of Trump’s presidency, two leading commentators discuss the past and future of our threatened democracy. What are...
6:30 pm
Hybrid (see description for details)
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