Parsons School of Design | The New School
Parsons School of Design | The New School
帕森設計學院 (Parsons Design Academy), ranked as the number one art and design school in the United States.
Established in 1896, Parsons has two campuses located in Lower Manhattan, New York City, and the Parsons Paris campus in Romainville, opened in Fall 2020.
Parsons is one of the world’s most renowned art and design schools.
As part of The New School, Parsons offers three degree programs:
- Architectural Design
- Communication Design
- Design and Technology
- Design History & Practice
- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts
- Illustration
- Integrated Design
- Interior Design
- Photography
- Product Design
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Communication Design
- Fashion Design
- Interior Design
- Design and Fashion
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Strategic Design & Management
Both campuses are located in central urban areas, offering excellent accessibility. The campus area is approximately 0.3 square kilometers, with average temperatures of -0.3°C in January and 25°C in July, and rainfall throughout the year.
International students must meet the following application requirements:
TOEFL iBT: 92+, IELTS: 7.0, Duolingo: 115+
Parsons New York tuition for the 2024–2025 academic year: US$57,978.
Estimated annual living expenses, transportation, books, insurance, miscellaneous, and personal costs: US$26,343.
At an exchange rate of 1:32, the annual total cost is approximately NT$2.69 million.
Parsons Paris tuition for the 2024–2025 academic year: US$39,628.
Estimated annual living expenses, transportation, books, insurance, miscellaneous, and personal costs: US$19,671.
At an exchange rate of 1:32, the annual total cost is approximately NT$1.9 million.
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According to QS World University Rankings, Parsons School of Design is ranked as the number one art and design school in the United States for 2024.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 1:19, with approximately 9,775 undergraduate students. The school operates on a semester system (two terms per year).
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Parsons Paris is located in the heart of Paris, near landmarks such as the Louvre, Tuileries Garden, Notre Dame, and countless other museums and studios.
Its curriculum allows students to connect with creative companies, exhibitions, and industry-related events like the Maison & Objet trade show, as well as Paris Fashion Week.
Courses are taught entirely in English, adopting an education model distinct from traditional French programs, with an emphasis on close student-teacher interactions.
This provides students with a unique opportunity to develop their talents and careers in one of the world’s most creative cities.
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Parsons is especially renowned for its top-ranked Fashion Design program in the United States, enjoying a global reputation for its excellence and its long list of notable alumni.
Famous alumni include Marc Jacobs, who made his mark at Louis Vuitton; Alexander Wang, a fashion icon; and Tom Ford, the former creative director of Gucci.
Their achievements highlight Parsons' exceptional educational quality and reinforce its position as a leader in the global fashion industry.
The Rising Star of Fashion: Alexander Wang △
School Websites:
https://www.newschool.edu/ & https://www.newschool.edu/parsons-paris/
