Translators, interpreters and policy analysts train at the Middlebury Institute, the graduate school of Middlebury College in downtown Monterey. It's best known for translation and interpretation, language teaching and nonproliferation studies, through the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. Classes are small and heavy on practice. Monterey Bay is a few blocks away.
Monterey, California, United States
Official website: middlebury.edu
1955
Middlebury College
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Downtown Monterey
$48,000 – $54,000
International students, graduate tuition
$20,000 – $26,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on middlebury.edu before you apply.
MA Translation and Interpretation
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL: 100 or IELTS: 7.0
MA Conference Interpretation
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL: 100 or IELTS: 7.0
MA TESOL
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
TOEFL: 100 or IELTS: 7.0
MA Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
TOEFL: 100 or IELTS: 7.0
MA International Policy and Development
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
TOEFL: 100 or IELTS: 7.0
Translation and interpretation training with real booths.
Nonproliferation research at the James Martin Center.
Language teaching programmes known across the field.
Translation and interpretation graduates work for the UN, governments and language service companies.
Policy graduates join think tanks, NGOs and government agencies.
TESOL graduates teach and design language programmes worldwide.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Some programmes
The campus is a set of buildings in the old town, a short walk from Fisherman's Wharf and the coastal recreation trail.
Monterey is small and scenic, with the aquarium, Cannery Row and Big Sur nearby. Rent is high for a small town, and San Francisco is about two hours north.
Form I-20 issued by the institution
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
The institute has priority deadlines in the autumn and winter for fall, and later rolling review if places remain. Apply early for the best scholarship chances.
Most programmes start in August. Several also admit students in January.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Middlebury Institute of International Studies first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Translation and interpretation, TESOL, nonproliferation studies and international policy are popular. Translation applicants take language tests. All programmes need a bachelor's degree and TOEFL 100, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
Yes. The institute gives merit scholarships to most students, including international applicants, and partners with fellowship programmes.
