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International Study and Internships

Taking advantage of study abroad opportunities is encouraged in the Math Department. There is also an institute wide recognition of the educational benefits of a period of study abroad. MIT organizes these visits through MISTI.

  • Visit the MISTI 101 page to learn more about opportunities through MISTI.
  • Learn more about MISTI by signing up for this newsletter. This is a great way to keep in the loop with all things MISTI.

These International Study pages have a wealth of information on each program.

If you are interested in participating in MISTI there are a couple of things to do:

  1. Search for a program that interests you here:
    https://misti.mit.edu/programs
  2. Book an appointment with the study abroad coordinator by emailing
  3. Speak with your academic adviser, or Theresa Cummings in the Math Academic Services Office (2-110)
  4. Email MISTI:

Here are some programs of various types in Mathematics that recent MIT Mathematics majors have attended. Several of them have kindly sent reports of their experience and invite you to contact them if you want more information.

Global Opportunities:

  • Study Abroad

    - There are many opportunities listed on this website. Here are two programs we highly recommend if you want to focus on Math abroad:

  • MISTI Internships

    • Gain real-life work experience in leading companies and labs in more than 40 countries worldwide through fully funded professional and research placements.
    • The applications for MISTI internships open in the beginning of September
    • Deadlines: Deadlines for Summer vary based on country, but can be as early as November 1st. Please review the How to Apply section carefully, and check each country program’s page for detailed timelines.

  • Global Teaching Labs

    • Global Teaching Labs use MIT’s hands-on approach to learning to teach impactful STEM courses to high school students abroad.
    • The applications for the Global Teaching Labs open in the beginning of September. Here is the information about How to Apply.
    • Global Teaching Labs Deadline: Mid-September (check the MISTI website)