Through this immersive program you will experience diverse cultures and educational systems as you develop the skills you need to build your career as a socially minded international educator.
For the program beginning fall 2025
34
Full-Time
Spain, Nepal, Morocco
January 31, rolling thereafter until May 15
January 31, no rolling admission
1 Year
Education & Social Change
Become a leader in international education and gain a global perspective through hands-on experience across diverse cultures and educational systems in Spain, Morocco, and Nepal. Through SIT’s experiential learning approach and immersive study in these distinct regions, you will develop critical skills in intercultural communication, leadership, program design and evaluation, policy analysis, and research—competencies essential for today’s socially minded international educators. By the end of the program, you’ll have the knowledge and expertise to design and implement educational programs that meet the needs of diverse learners in both formal and nonformal settings.
During your first semester in Seville, Spain, you will explore the educational policies and practices of Spain, Europe, and the MENA region through an excursion to Morocco. Through engaging seminars, lectures from local experts, field visits to schools and institutions, and hands-on experiences with pedagogies such as project-based learning, community-based learning, and social and emotional learning, you will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by educators in these regions. You will also engage in designing programs for international education contexts.
Your second semester takes you to Nepal, where you’ll deepen your understanding of education development. You’ll explore the educational systems of Nepal and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, applying global education theories to regional contexts. Through weekly field trips, including visits to rural areas, you will observe firsthand the impact of education on local communities, gaining a comprehensive understanding of global education trends and the unique challenges and innovations shaping education in Nepal and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
In your third semester, you will embark on an independent practicum anywhere in the world, applying your learning in a professional setting of your choice. This personalized experience, along with your capstone research project, will give you the opportunity to focus on a specific area of international education that aligns with your career goals. By the end of the program, you’ll be well-positioned for leadership roles and rapid career advancement in the field of international education.
Read about SIT Graduate Institute alumni careers through the SIT blog and our Career Impact page. Students who have graduated with this degree work in careers such as the following, among others.
Exchange program manager
Study abroad advisor
Education consultant
International School Educator
U.S. embassy education specialist
Program designer
Youth leadership program administrator
Community educator
Admissions director
Country development officer
Refugee resettlement officer
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During your semester in Seville, you will deepen your skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership while exploring Spain’s educational policies and practices. You will also learn how to design and implement programs for international education. Conversational Spanish classes will help you connect with locals and further enhance your language proficiency, all while enjoying the beauty and energy of this remarkable city known for its vibrant art, music, and many UNESCO World Heritage sites.
While based in Spain for the first semester, you will go on an excursion to explore the rich cultural and educational landscape of Morocco. You will examine the ways in which language, culture, history, and religion shape curriculum, pedagogy, and policies in the region. You will also have an opportunity to learn about refugee education specifically.
Examine how culture, history, and geography shape the development of educational systems in Nepal and across the globe, and enhance your cultural immersion by developing your conversational Nepali skills. You will study education development, focusing on accessibility and sustainability in various settings, as well as practices and policies from Nepal and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This experience will deepen your understanding of how education can be developed and reformed to meet the needs of diverse populations, giving you the tools to create more inclusive and sustainable education systems worldwide.
Click here for a description of the SIT center in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Embark on a transformative one-semester practicum anywhere in the world. This unique opportunity allows you to gain hands-on professional experience while advancing your knowledge through online courses tailored to your practicum focus. With individualized guidance from your advisor, you’ll receive the support you need to excel and make a meaningful impact in your chosen field.
Culminate your program with a week-long seminar alongside students from other Global MA programs. This enriching event offers a unique opportunity to share your research, engage in meaningful discussions on global issues as they intersect with education, and build lasting connections with a network of like-minded peers. The capstone is the perfect conclusion to your Global MA experience, celebrating your accomplishments and expanding your perspectives on education’s role in fostering a more equitable and sustainable world.
Please note that in order to take advantage of dynamic learning opportunities, program excursions may occasionally vary.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
International education professionals are most effective when they understand the context, issues, skills, and possible paths forward in their field. Through coursework in small personalized cohorts, SIT’s Global Master’s in International Education helps you learn the importance of intercultural partnerships and understanding necessary to facilitate quality international education programs through personal experience when you move to a new location, interact with partners and study their culture, history, and systems; and live with and learn from them.
This program requires completion of the Language and Culture Proficiency Requirement for graduation. Details can be found in the Catalog.
Students are responsible for finding their own accommodations (if not in a homestay). You will be supported by SIT staff in each location during the process and while abroad. Stay in an apartment (shared or private); a guesthouse (these are simple, inexpensive and quite clean, and may even include food). In Kathmandu only, you may ask to be placed with a homestay family where you will be immersed in local culture and customs. While homestays are limited, they are less expensive and provide a chance to gain deeper cultural understanding through shared family experiences. See more information about housing for this program.
SIT’s Student Financial Services Office provides guidance on all aspects of funding your degree throughout the application process and during your degree program. Tuition costs vary by program and scholarships are available. See details regarding payment methods and deadlines.
See Full BreakdownReflections on a career in international education from Global Career Compass President Martin Tillman, and where the field goes from here.
SIT alumna Caitlin Kelley advances international education in a business school environment.
