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Preview Day, July 14

Join us in Monterey, California, and experience firsthand how our in-person and online master’s programs will transform your global career. Our expert discussion will focus on the future of water.

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How to Apply and Why Spring

Join our admissions team as they guide you through the application process, give you tips on financing your education, and clarify why starting your program this spring may make sense for you!

Webinar: June 8 at 4 PM

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Preview Day

Experience firsthand how our in-person and online master’s programs will transform your global career. Dr. Jeff Langholz will speak on The Future of Water—Closer and Better Than You Think.

Event: July 14

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Grants Specialist, ClimateWorks Foundation

International Policy and Development alumna Monique Rao describes how cold emailing and advice from faculty and staff helped her to land the internship that launched her career. 

How I Got Hired Series

You want to change the world. We will teach you how.

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is a graduate school of Middlebury College and training ground for developing and implementing practical solutions. It is home to some of the world’s leading experts who will be your mentors, teaching you how to take your education and experience and make the difference you want in the world. Get personalized info.

Why The Middlebury Institute

Real World Experiences That Lead to Transformation

Inspired Learning in an Inspiring Location

Monterey is incredible, I moved from the East Coast, I’ve lived through many harsh winters. So first of all, the weather is unbelievable.

I love the fact that I live 5 blocks away from the beach and I can sort of fall asleep listening to the sea lion bark every single night.

The bike path runs along the coast for miles and miles, so if you need a break from work, school assignments then getting some fresh air and being on the water is amazing opportunity.

I love the ocean and we’re so close, we’re only a five minute walk from the beach.

The aquarium is one of my favorite spots. Every time I have somebody visiting town, I take the opportunity to go and visit the aquarium with them. 

Because there are such large populations of people from all over the world here. There’s also food from all over the world here. So, you can take a five minute walk and you will find just about any food you want.

Bars, restaurants, shops, there’s plenty going on. But it is a small-town feel so you can still have that community component as well.

There are a lot of informal activities that I think make MIIS an enjoyable place to be in school. There is bike rides, there is hikes, there is a group that does swimming in the bay. There are so many outdoor activities to do in this area and I think those give a lot of balance to the more formal academic stuff that we also participate in.

It’s a quiet place but at the same time has other interesting places that are close enough to escape for a weekend.

I go hiking in Big Sur all the time. Whether it’s a backpacking trip for a whole weekend or you can do a day hike. It’s beautiful, it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world.

We’re close to Silicon Valley, we’re close to San Francisco. There are so many things that we can access from here. Both on the personal and the professional side that make it, to me, perfectly situated. 

It’s unbelievable. I’ve never lived anywhere like this in my life.

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Your Success Is Our Priority

At the Middlebury Institute, your career is our focus from your first day of classes.

You’ll not only take in-depth courses taught by world-renowned experts. You’ll also get personalized, comprehensive academic and professional advising, plus valuable internships and assistantships. You’ll graduate with a practical degree, fully prepared for a rewarding career.

Advance Your Career

Make a Smart Investment in Your Career

88% of students receive scholarships
350+ professional internships annually
96% working within one year of graduation

Our Graduates Work At

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  • Department of State logo
  • Netflix logo
  • Conservation International logo
  • Telsa logo
  • JP Morgan Chase logo
  • IIE: The Power of International Education logo

Learn from the Experts

  • My research centers around expertise acquisition, effective pedagogical approaches for the consecutive and simultaneous interpretation classroom, and learner autonomy.

    Laura Burian

    Dean of Teaching, Learning, and Faculty Development

    Meet Laura Burian
  • I study terrorism and nuclear weapons, particularly in South Asia: terrorist group strategies, nuclear tension in the subcontinent, and the security of nuclear weapons in Pakistan.

    Sharad Joshi

    Associate Professor, Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies

    Meet Sharad Joshi
  • I focus on broad themes of how languages are taught and learned, teacher development, and language assessment—topics that influence how our profession moves forward.

    Kathi Bailey

    Professor, TESOL/Teaching Foreign Language

    Meet Kathi Bailey
  • I encourage students to actively reflect on their thought patterns and experiences. I help learners uncover, examine, and potentially replace preexisting ideas and assumptions.

    Mahabat Baimyrzaeva

    Associate Professor, International Policy and Development/MPA

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Centers and Initiatives

James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies

The Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) is the largest nongovernmental organization in the world devoted to curbing the spread of weapons of mass destruction—and the only organization dedicated exclusively to graduate education and research.

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Live and Study in Monterey

An Ideal Location for Your Graduate Studies

The Middlebury Institute is located in the heart of Monterey, California, known as the “language capital of the world.” With our culturally diverse population, educational opportunities, natural and scenic recreation areas, historic significance, and proximity to Silicon Valley, you’ll find a wealth of advantages when you choose to study here.

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Life in Monterey

From housing to recreation to food and history, the Monterey Bay area is one of the top graduate school locations in the U.S.

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