SIT Graduate Institute

SIT has been educating passionate, social-minded professionals for intercultural and international careers for more than fifty years. SIT is a nonprofit, accredited graduate school with a unique and distinguished history.

Founded in 1964 as the School for International Training, SIT has a longstanding commitment to experiential learning and social justice. SIT Graduate Institute offers global and low-residency MA and graduate certificate programs. Programs are designed to meet the needs of students at every stage of their career.

SIT students represent a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds and come from across the globe. They have worked for educational institutions, for NGOs, and in the public and private sectors. They include activists working on issues of social justice and human rights, teachers, international education professionals, or returned Peace Corps volunteers as well as individuals looking to work in one of those areas. SIT students include experienced professionals who want to sharpen their skills, mid-career professionals seeking to change careers or boost their credentials, and recent college graduates.

Our admissions staff work one on one with every applicant. We are committed to assisting you throughout the process, from initial inquiry to program enrollment.

SIT Graduate Institute places the highest priority on the health, safety, and security of all our students. We aim to help all students achieve their academic potential by providing a supportive, diverse, and community-focused learning environment.

SIT’s dean of students and Office of Student Affairs provide leadership and vision in the areas of student health services, crisis management, counseling, housing, safety and security issues, diversity, student conduct issues, and support for students with disabilities. The dean establishes and monitors best practices and institutional protocols for all student affairs operations in the US and abroad. Student Affairs staff are on call 24/7.

SIT provides ongoing support to students in areas related to mental health, accommodations for disabilities, and dietary and medical needs. We also offer LGBTQ support and religious/spirituality support.

Our academic support services include academic resources, services, and staff to support and complement both classroom studies and the pursuit of individual interests. Professional staff and student assistants are present at each SIT facility to provide assistance. Some departments maintain evening and weekend hours, as well as regular class-time hours.

The Career and Practicum Services Center provides career coaching and practicum support services. What makes SIT unique is its philosophy of drawing on our on- and off-campus experiences as transformative learning opportunities; its educational pedagogy that involves the whole person in the process of learning; and its mission to make a better, more just and peaceful world.

SIT students complete their practicums around the world in the fields of sustainable development, international education, TESOL, conflict transformation, and climate change and global sustainability, among many other areas.

Through the social, academic, and professional connections this global network provides, SIT students have an easy and dynamic way to connect with like-minded individuals and learn about potential employers worldwide.

Learn to plan and manage international education and exchange programs from a leader in the field for more than 80 years.

SIT’s Master of Arts in International Education program formally prepares more professionals in the field of international education than any other university in the world today and is the oldest program of its kind. In this program, you’ll develop expertise in areas that include advising, exchange management, nonformal and community education, volunteer program management, language teaching administration, and development education. You can choose from flexible program options to fit your needs.

SIT is committed to ensuring you have the information you need to successfully access funding for your graduate education. SIT’s Financial Aid Office provides guidance on all aspects of graduate financial aid throughout the application process and during your time as a student.

SIT Graduate Institute is committed to creating a learning and living environment that supports students in achieving their academic potential. Differences in ability are valued as an integral component of a diverse student body and campus community. The mission of SIT Disability Services (DS) is to facilitate an accessible educational experience for students with disabilities and to serve as a resource to all members of the academic community in furthering this goal.

The policies and procedures of Disability Services help ensure that SIT Graduate Institute is in compliance with federal regulations requiring colleges and universities to provide equal access to education for students with disabilities. In addition, Disability Services strives to provide a range of support for students with disabilities as sensitively and effectively as possible. Students with learning disabilities, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), physical disabilities, or other types of disabilities are encouraged to contact the DS office for information and support. The programs at SIT Graduate Institute will take you on an exciting and challenging odyssey, and Disability Services is here to provide guidance and assistance as you navigate these academic waters. We wish you all the best!