School for International Training Graduate Institute

A Global University

Develop your intercultural skills and earn your graduate degree with semesters and residencies in up to four countries.

Fast Facts

• Immersive, experiential learning grounded in global perspectives and applied practice
• Full-time, one-year global master’s degrees with coursework completed across multiple countries
• Part-time, online doctoral degrees complemented by short international residencies
• Small, personalized cohorts to enhance collaboration with world-class faculty and advisors
• Scholarships and grants available, including scholarships for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and veterans
• GRE not required for admission

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The SIT Difference in Graduate Education

School for International Training (SIT) is a U.S.-accredited global institution with learning centers in more than 30 countries worldwide. Faculty are accomplished scholar-practitioners who live and work in the regions where programs take place, bringing real-time global expertise directly into the learning experience. Through site visits, applied projects, and engagement beyond the classroom, students gain firsthand insight into the forces shaping their fields. Regular interaction with senior leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners provides rare access to influential voices and decision-makers. Graduates leave equipped with practical skills, global insight, and lasting professional relationships—joining a worldwide alumni network advancing meaningful work across sectors and regions.

Master’s Programs Where Global Issues Unfold

Earn your global master’s degree in just one year by studying in up to four countries. Explore challenges, successes, and vastly differing perspectives of communities on the front lines of some of today’s most critical global issues. Complete your practicum anywhere in the world, drawing on SIT’s extensive global network to align your interests with your professional goals.

Full-time Global Master’s Degrees

• Master of Arts in Climate Change & Global Sustainability
• Master of Arts in International Relations
• Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance & Crisis Management
• Master of Arts in Sustainable Development Practice

Sample curriculum for Global Master of Arts in Sustainable Development Practice:

• Semester 1: Ecuador
• Semester 2: South Africa, Malawi
• Semester 3: Practicum in a country of your choice

Online Doctoral Degree with Global Residencies

SIT’s part-time, online doctoral programs are designed for working professionals aiming to advance their careers. Through courses on theory, research methods, applied practice, and professional development, and with brief residencies around the world, you will be prepared to create innovative solutions to address the most critical global issues facing communities worldwide. Transfer up to 12 graduate credits from a relevant master’s program toward the EdD and up to 15 toward a PhD.

Online Doctoral Degrees:

• Doctorate in Global Education (EdD)
• Doctorate in International Relations (PhD)
• Doctorate in Sustainability (PhD)

Sample curriculum for a Doctorate in International Relations:

• Year 1 Residency: Serbia
• Year 2 Residency: Jordan