SIT Graduate Institute

SIT Graduate Institute offers internationally focused master's degrees, certificates, and professional development programs in the fields of international education, sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, clime change, and international relations. Since 1964, SIT has been preparing professionals to be successful in intercultural and international environments.

Master's Degree and Certificate Programs in a Variety of Content Areas and Formats

SIT Graduate Institute prepares students from across the globe to be effective leaders, professionals, and citizens. SIT’s graduate and professional development programs are rooted in the experiential education model, where learning occurs at the nexus of theory and practice. Students are trained to become highly skilled practitioners who have a commanding knowledge of the theoretical basis of their profession; experience in the field; and an awareness of their own capabilities, values, and ethics.

SIT is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution.

SIT has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

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

Our part-time, hybrid programs start in the summer and our full-time, global degrees start in the fall. Please check the web page of the program you are interested in for exact program dates.

At School for International Training, we’re more than a university – we’re a dynamic force for change in a rapidly evolving global landscape. As the sole U.S.-accredited institution of higher education affiliated with an international NGO, our mission is clear: to empower you to bring a global perspective to your career and create meaningful impact in our world. 

SIT’s rich history dates back more than 60 years, beginning in picturesque southern Vermont as one of the primary training centers for Peace Corps volunteers. Today, our global campus extends to nearly 30 learning centers across 29 countries, where we provide experiential undergraduate programs and master’s degrees abroad. These learning centers offer one-of-a-kind opportunities for in-person learning, cultural immersion, and face-to-face interaction with faculty, peers and community partners whose perspectives are non-western and decolonial. You will form relationships and build networks that broaden your perspectives and foster invaluable cross-cultural understanding.