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Earn both a master’s in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies from the Middlebury Institute and a master’s in International Affairs from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).

Program Highlights

Designed for students particularly interested in weapons of mass destruction (WMD) nonproliferation and U.S.-Russian relations, the 62-credit (124 ECTS) program covers global security, history, science and technology, area studies, public policy, and research methods—with an emphasis on practical skills. Students complete an internship and also prepare and defend a required thesis.

All subject-matter courses are in English, though students who are not fluent in Russian also receive training in the Russian language. Students take classes at MGIMO in Moscow in the first semester and classes in Monterey in the second and third semesters. The fourth and final semester is devoted to an internship and thesis preparation, with locations determined on a case-by-case basis. See the Dual Degree Curriculum for details.

Graduates are prepared for professional careers in the nonproliferation field in national governments, international organizations, academia, think tanks, and the private sector.

Application Deadlines

To apply to this dual degree, you will need to submit an application to the Middlebury Institute and a separate application to MGIMO. See below for the deadlines and appropriate links for each application.

  • Apply to the Middlebury Institute by July 1. Submit your Middlebury Institute application.
    • Students who do not have sufficient Russian or English language skills are encouraged to apply earlier as you may be required to attend summer language programs, which begin in early June. Contact your enrollment advisor with questions.
  • Apply to MGIMO by July 1. Submit your MGIMO application.
    • If you submit your application after July 1, you may experience delays in visa processing.
    • The MGIMO portal closes on July 20 and no applications will be accepted after this date.

The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to receive our largest scholarships, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Career Outcomes

Here is a sample of the careers our graduates are pursuing:

  • Program Director at the PIR Center in Moscow, Russia
  • Research Assistant at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow, Russia
  • Research Associate at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Nonproliferation in Vienna, Austria
  • Global Trade Compliance Analyst at Tesla in Oakland, California
  • Risk Analyst at Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, Maryland

Visit our curriculum page to learn more about internship opportunities.

Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies

During your time at the Middlebury Institute, you can take advantage of the Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies (MIRS), which enables students with advanced Russian language skills to professionalize their interests in Russia and Eurasia. It provides experiential learning and international opportunities for students interested in careers in policy making, NGOs, and global business.

Tuition and Expenses

Tuition rates are subject to change in future academic years.

2023–24 Academic Year Tuition

  • MGIMO: $7,875 per semester.
  • Middlebury Institute: visit our tuition page.

Estimated Living Expenses

For estimated living expenses for your semesters in Monterey, visit our tuition page.

For estimated living expenses for your time in Russia (when that option is available):

  Fall (MGIMO)
Room and Board $5,250
Books and Supplies $100
Personal Expenses $1,750
Health Insurance $1,918
Transportation, Airfare, and Visa $1,900

For U.S. Students Using Veterans’ Benefits

U.S. students who want to use veterans’ benefits toward tuition and expenses can only do so for the semesters they are enrolled at the Middlebury Institute (second and third semesters). For the first and fourth semesters, while enrolled at MGIMO, students will have to make other arrangements to pay tuition and expenses. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.

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