NYU-Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service


295 Lafayette St.
New York, NY 10012


Founded in 1938, this public service university in New York is a leading university in the world, providing challenging, rigorous academic programs designed to graduate leaders of the non-profit and public service businesses. The integrative programs offered at NYU-Wagner are among the best offered at any university of its kind around the world.

NYU-Wagner confers master degrees in urban planning, public administration, health policy and management, as well as a doctorate degree in philosophy. Each program is specifically constructed to incorporate challenging academic courses and real-world problem solving and theoretical skills, as well we community development, research, and race and diversity management skills. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Capstone, a program that enables students to perform a public service as part of their academic study.

In addition to rigorous academic study, students are afforded dozens of research and innovative opportunities to advance not only their education, but also their personal and life goals. The faculty at this public service university in New York is made up of world-renowned professors, researchers, and leaders in the public service sector, brining invaluable first-hand experience to each and every student.

NYU-Wagner not only serves as a degree-granting institution for future policy makers and non-profit business leaders, but it also serves as an educational resource for the general community. This public service university in New York offers non-degree courses, workshops, and seminars in numerous areas of public service. The university also offers non-degree certificate courses in public and non-profit management, urban policy and planning, and health policy and management.

Quick Facts:
  • In addition to Master's and doctorate programs, NYU-Wagner offers a select variety of courses designed exclusively for undergraduates.

  • U.S. News and World Report ranks NYU-Wagner third in the nation for their health policy and management program, sixth for their public finance and budgeting program, and seventh for their social policy program.

  • NYU-Wagner boasts many research and academic centers and institutes on campus, including the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, and the Women of Color Policy Network.

  • NYU-Wagner offers extensive Career Training guidance and advisement for all students.

  • This public service university in New York is a global community, offering numerous opportunities to study abroad and incorporate international specializations with degree programs.

  • NYU-Wagner offers dual degree programs with other NYU school including the College of Art and Science, and the School of Law.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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