NYU Wagner Graduate School Of Public Service

The NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is the public policy and public administration graduate school of New York University. Named after former New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner, it prepares leaders across government, nonprofit, health, urban planning, and international development sectors through programs such as the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Urban Planning (MUP), and Executive MPA, as well as doctoral and certificate offerings. The school emphasizes evidence-based policy, management, finance, and social innovation, with a curriculum that blends analytic rigor with practical field experience in New York City and around the world. Located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighborhood, Wagner is housed in the historic Puck Building at 295 Lafayette Street. Its urban setting provides direct access to city agencies, international organizations, nonprofits, healthcare institutions, and private-sector partners. Faculty and students engage in applied research through the school’s research centers and institutes, addressing issues such as housing, transportation, global health, finance, and environmental sustainability.