The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is a graduate school, which educates professionals to advance understanding, promote peace, and drive change in pursuit of a more just world. Students come from more than 50 countries and speak over 45 first languages, fostering an international community on our close-knit campus in beautiful Monterey, California. Our master's degree programs focus on areas of critical importance in rapidly growing fields: international development, public administration, global security, environmental policy, trade, international education, translation and interpretation, localization management, and language teaching. Our curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning and integrates culture and language studies with opportunities to apply practical, professional skills—all under the mentorship of faculty who are experienced researchers and active practitioners in their fields. The Middlebury Institute is a graduate school of Middlebury College.