Overview

Education

We are committed to the interdisciplinary study of Italian literature, film and culture, and our faculty has a great depth and breadth of expertise, particularly in medieval and Renaissance culture and literature, linguistics, modern and contemporary literature, and film studies. The Italian programme is offered by The Ohio State University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The city of Rome: Ancient and modern

The Roman empire

Roman and Italian philosophy

Lyric poetry

Palaeography

Italia

Religious studies

Wars of empire

Modern and contemporary Italian architecture

Mafia studies

Modern and contemporary Italian literature

Post-war cinema

Folklore studies

Food culture

Feminist criticism, queer theory, and gender studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Italian studies View 14 other PhDs in Italian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.

A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned. (How to calculate your GPA.)

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required only of applicants (domestic or international) whose Grade Point Average from all previous higher-education institutions, when converted to the American 4 point scale by the Graduate School, is lower than 3.0.

Proof of English language proficiency is required for international applicants and those who have held the status of U.S. permanent resident for less than one year from the first day of the first term of enrollment.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year
Out-of-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

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

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Key information

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Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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