Overview

About the Program

The curriculum of the Global Studies and Languages program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) consists of subject sequences in Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish studies taught in the target language; a subject sequence in Studies in International Literatures and Cultures (SILC) taught in English; and subjects on the theory of languages taught by Linguistics faculty. 21G currently offers IAP study abroad or travel programs in China, France, and Spain.

Concentrations are available in Chinese, English Language Studies, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Theory of Language. Students can also fulfill a concentration in Other Languages by taking coursework at MIT in Korean, or in other languages taken through cross-registration at Harvard or Wellesley. Minors are available in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish; and Majors in French, German, and Spanish.

As MIT students pursue an expanding spectrum of international engagements, Global Languages classes and immersive international experiences help prepare them to live and work in the diverse and multilingual context of a globalizing world. Through our curriculum, students develop communicative and intercultural competencies, critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, diversity awareness and cross-cultural understanding.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French

German

Spanish

Writing (Like the) French

Intermediate German: Intensive Study of Language and Culture

Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

180 MIT units

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Linguistics View 581 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Essay

Two letters of recommendation

Secondary School Report (SSR), including high school transcript

For non-native English speakers, we strongly recommend providing the results of an English proficiency exam if you have been using English for fewer than 5 years or do not speak English at home or in school, so that we may consider that information alongside the rest of your application

We do not have cut off or recommended scores for the ACT or SAT as scores are evaluated within an applicant’s context

Tuition Fee

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International

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

61990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61990 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Global Studies and Languages.

Available Scholarships

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