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 prepare for a dynamic career with a global perspective by gaining hands-on experience across diverse cultures and educational systems in Spain, Morocco, and Nepal. Through SIT’s experiential learning approach and immersive study in three 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 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, and field visits to schools and institutions, you will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by educators in these regions.
Your second semester takes you to Nepal, where you’ll immerse yourself in the country’s rich cultural and educational landscape. You’ll continue your comparative education studies, applying global theories to regional contexts. Weekly field trips, including visits to rural areas, will allow you to witness firsthand the impact of education on local communities, giving you a holistic view of global education trends.
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.
With SIT’s emphasis on intercultural competence, global immersion, and practical experience, this program equips you to tackle the complex challenges of international education and make a meaningful impact in the field.
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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Study in Seville, capital of Andalucia, the largest autonomous community in the south of Spain and a city with impressive architecture that reflects the history of the multiple civilizations that lived and shaped the city. These include the Alcazar Palace and Gardens built during the Muslim rule and the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe, and the Archive of the Indies, a historical building with centuries of documentation of the relations between Spain and America.
Seville is a vibrant and modern city with art, culture, music, and universities hosting students from around the world who come to learn Spanish in one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.
You will continue your studies of communication, teamwork, and leadership, and learn about educational policy and practice in Spain and the European region through a four-day excursion. This semester also includes conversational Spanish classes.
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.
Located 4,000 feet in the Himalayas, Kathmandu is a milieu of culture, religions, and peoples. Here you will gain a deeper understanding of international education in a country with a unique history and geography that also beckons to the international community due to that diversity, beauty, and culture. Study educational practice and policy, curriculum design, program design, implementation, and evaluation, and conversational Nepali.
Click here for a description of the SIT center in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Complete your two-semester practicum in any location around the world in which you can obtain legal authorization. During this time, students also take related courses online and receive individualized support from their advisers. (Please note that students hold part-time status during these two semesters.)
At the conclusion of your program, you will participate in a week-long seminar with students from various SIT MA programs to share your research, learn about global issues as they connect to education, and celebrate the completion of your MA degree.
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.
