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
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2023
Recognizing Leaders of Hispanic Scholarship
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize our scholars who are leaders and pushing the boundaries of knowledge.
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September 20, 2023
Professor Brings Geospatial Science Training to the Bronx
Sunil Bhaskaran directs CUNY’s source for geospatial tech education in the Bronx.
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September 18, 2023
ChatGPT Tips for the CUNY Classroom, Version 2.0
Graduate Center scholars share their latest insights on teaching in an AI-infused world.
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September 14, 2023
Van Tran Elected a Member of Prestigious Sociological Research Association
The election, rare for an associate professor, is based on the strength of his scholarship, which focuses on the integration of immigrants.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Annual Leon Levy Biography Lecture: Walter Isaacson, “Lessons About Living with Geniuses”
In-person reservations for this event are currently full. Upon publication of his anticipated biography of Elon Musk, Walter Isaacson gives this year’s Leon Levy Lecture on the craft of writing...
6:00 pm
C200: Proshansky Auditorium
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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.
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Learn about the protocols and services in place to keep our community safe and supported during the upcoming 2023-24 academic year.
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