FAQs: Admissions
Classes are typically held in the evening to accommodate working professionals, with most beginning at either 4:55 PM or 6:45 PM. Some core courses are also offered during the day. Additionally, select electives or elective sections may be offered on an intensive basis on Fridays or Saturdays.
The time needed to complete your degree program depends on the degree, and whether you are studying part-time or full-time. You can find out more regarding each specific degree program here.
Please review our Application Timetable for all degree program deadlines and decision dates.
Students come to NYU Wagner from across the country and around the globe, bringing professional experience from every corner of the public service landscape. Learn more about the vibrant NYU Wagner community here.
NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is once again named the No. 1 graduate urban policy program in the nation in the latest U.S.
NYU Wagner student organizations provide diverse social, educational, and professional opportunities for students. They operate under the umbrella of the Wagner Student Association (WSA), the representative body for students.
Yes, the program has limited fellowship and scholarship resources. Around 50% of the incoming class will receive merit-based aid. We assess all applications for merit-based scholarships. Our fellowships do require a separate essay in the application. Learn more on our financial aid page.
The mission of the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is to educate leaders in the field of public service. During the admissions review process we look to identify individuals we believe will make contributions to the leadership of domestic and international nonprofit, social policy, health, urban planning and public organizations.
Yes, NYU Wagner offers a variety of merit-based scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships.
You are welcome to submit your GRE/GMAT and/or TOEFL/IELTS score report(s) after the deadline, but please note that we cannot guarantee that materials received after the application deadline will be included for review.
Students may have the opportunity to work with faculty through research projects or as a graduate assistant.