The Institute was founded in 1955 as the Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies by Gaspard Weiss, in collaboration with his wife, Louise Weiss, and cofounders Frank Elton and Sybil Fearnley. Weiss and his foreign language colleagues envisioned a graduate school that would promote international understanding through the study of language and culture.
Real world problems require real world problem-solvers. Earn a graduate degree from the Middlebury Institute and prepare to be a global changemaker.
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey provides international and professional education in areas of critical importance to a rapidly changing world.
Career-oriented fellowships can be a great way to boost your experience level; explore a region, language, or research focus; and add a bit of caché to your résumé.
The Office of Student Services strives to create a positive student-centered environment, dedicated to providing the Institute students with the necessary resources, advising and caring support to enhance their student life experience. Fostering a multicultural environment conducive to meeting the needs of the MIIS community.
Monterey is a wonderful place to live and study. Once you have settled into your new home, we encourage you to experience all the area has to offer. The Institute does not offer housing, but we have housing information and resources that can assist you in the process of securing housing. Planning ahead will help!
There are lots of interesting things to do in Monterey and in the surrounding communities—from great restaurants to local attractions to outdoor fun. From transportation to banking to places of worship, these local resources can help make your transition to Monterey easier.
Located at the center of campus, the William Tell Coleman Library serves current students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Research and Services include:Your health and well-being are essential to your success as part of this community. Though we don’t have an on-campus health center or fitness facility, we can help you find the health-related resources you need to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Get a sense of our close-knit campus with our interactive map, including the grounds in central Monterey and 18 buildings, some of which are listed on the Monterey historic register.
Monterey is a historical city located on the central coast of California, boasting breathtaking cliffs, sandy beaches, and nearby mountains and forests.
The Institute is located in Central California in the city of Monterey. Our campus is approximately 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of San Francisco and 350 miles (560 kilometers) north of Los Angeles. More information.
Getting involved is a wonderful way to meet fellow students and enhance your experience at the Institute. Join a student club today—you can even create your own!
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is accredited as a graduate school of Middlebury College,by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a higher education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
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