All master’s students must successfully complete an initial 6-week graduate summer session on the Vermont campus before establishing their candidacy for the master’s degree with a second and third semester online followed by a final summer in Vermont. 

 

Dates

Fees

Maximum FA

First Semester (Middlebury tuition, room, and board)

July 4 - August 18, 2023

$10,815

Up to 100% demonstrated need

Second Semester (Online)

15 weeks*

$7,275

Up to 40% demonstrated need**

Third Semester (Online)

15 weeks*

$7,275

Up to 40% demonstrated need**

Fourth Semester (Middlebury tuition, room, and board estimated cost)

6 weeks

TBD

Up to 100% demonstrated need

*For reference, early September through mid December, and mid January through May.

**In addition, applicants can apply for a merit-based scholarship. Thanks to the generous donation from Mayumi and Masao Oka, we have established TOBIRA scholarship for MA candidates.

Need-Based Financial Aid

Middlebury Language Schools may meet a high percentage of your demonstrated need. Our financial aid is awarded in the form of grants, not loans. This means that if you apply and qualify, you will attend the Master’s in Japanese at a reduced cost.

Application Deadlines

  Date Decision By
Priority Deadline February 1 March 3
Final Deadline April 15 May 15