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
Blurb: Faculty, students, and alumni illuminate AAPI heritage.
April 30, 2024
Celebrating AAPI Scholars Who Make a Difference
Meet some of the Graduate Center scholars who are shedding light on and shaping Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
- Alumni News
May 2, 2024
A Cuban Immigrant and Community College Grad Follows Her Ph.D. Dreams
Karen Santos pursued her passion for Latin American literature into a Graduate Center Ph.D. program.
- GC Stories
- Student News
April 29, 2024
From Alphabet City to Academia’s Top Ranks
Now a CUNY professor, alumna Catherine Ma says her research, teaching, and mentorship stem from her experiences as an Asian woman, an immigrant, and a mother.
- GC Stories
- Alumni News
April 26, 2024
Graduate Center Scholars Are Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Talal Asad, Janet Gornick, and Eva Feder Kittay (Ph.D. ’78, Philosophy) are among 250 new members of the prestigious society.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
- Alumni News
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Writing Workshop with Sofy Solomon
Looking for a space to share a bit of your writing and receive immediate feedback from other writers? Then please join us for a writing feedback workshop with Sofy Solomon, a media professional who designs collaborative learning programs to foster communication skills and camaraderie.
5:30 pm — 7:00 pm
CUNY@Amazon (12 West 39th St, first floor community classroom)
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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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