Jump to Content or Main Navigation

Scenic images from the field

Become an MI Student

Becoming an MI student requires a combination of focus, flexibility, and dedication. As an MI student, you will spend one to two academic years on campus focusing on coursework. Upon receiving your overseas assignment and traveling to your host country, you will serve for 27 months, which includes up to three months of language, cross-cultural, and technical training. Toward the end of your training, you will receive your Peace Corps assignment. Peace Corps assignments are strategically developed by in-country staff based upon the needs and requests of the country. Before leaving for your site, you will be sworn in as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

While overseas, you will be a Peace Corps Volunteer first; your academic project will emerge from your Peace Corps service. Following service, you may be required to return to campus to complete your academic project or any other outstanding work needed for your degree. After finishing your academic work, you will have obtained a master's degree in your respective field with two years of significant international work experience.

Benefits of Master's International for Students
You'll have a master's degree and two years of international experience to show for your efforts.
How to Apply
Details about the application process.

Last updated May 22 2013

Apply Now

Peace Corps Catalog

Learn all about Peace Corps service and see if it's a good fit for you in this 44-page PDF (5mb).
(updated 2/12)

Request More Information

Sign up to receive news and updates for prospective Volunteers.

Graduate School
Program Overview

Download (PDF)

Graduate Programs Webinar

Learn more about our Coverdell Fellows and Master's International programs.

Contact Master's International

For more information contact:

Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Headquarters
VRS/R/MI
1111 20th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20526

Phone: 855.855.1961, ext. 1812
Fax: 202.692.1727

Email: mastersinternational@
peacecorps.gov

Find Local Events

Peace Corps recruiters appear at information sessions, campus and community events, and career fairs. Pick a state and find a Peace Corps event near you.