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
Celebrating Faculty and Alumni Authors
December 1, 2022
Holiday Books: 9 Illuminating Reads from Graduate Center Faculty and Alumni
These memorable books make great gifts.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
- Alumni News
December 1, 2022
Professor Amber Musser Recognized by ALA and Choice
"Keywords for Gender and Sexuality Studies," co-edited by Professor Musser, is included in Choice’s 2022 Outstanding Academic Titles list.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
November 30, 2022
Prestigious CNRS Grant Supports Timely ‘Norms of Life’ Research
Graduate Center faculty are part of an international project that examines the origins and implications of the norms that shape the way we live or expect to live.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
November 28, 2022
Study Examines How Speech Is Processed in the Brain
Study sheds light on language processing and could lead to deeper understanding of disorders such as dyslexia and autism.
- Research News
- GC Stories
Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Digital Platform Work in the U.S. and Latin America: A Challenge for the Working Class of Our Days
Fellipe Coelho-Lima and Andrew Wolf discuss the advance of digital platforms in the organization of labor in the Global North and South
4:30 pm
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In the Center of NYC
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