MA Italian at Columbia University

Programme overview

The MA in Italian is a free-standing full-time master's offered by Columbia's Department of Italian, which dates to 1825 and offers broad coverage of Italian literature. Students use the Paterno Collection in Butler Library and programmes at the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Italian | Duration: 10 courses | Intake: Fall (deadline 7 January 2027) and Spring (deadline 29 October 2026) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

To earn the MA students complete a total of ten courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A high degree of proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and Italian; general knowledge of Italian literature (an Italian major is not required); prior study of Latin, German or another Romance language is recommended. Statement of Academic Purpose, personal statement, resume, writing sample of 10-15 pages (course paper in English or Italian), three letters of evaluation from academic sources, transcripts. GRE General not required. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country where English is not the official language submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores. Fall deadline 7 January 2027; spring deadline 29 October 2026.

Intake: Fall (deadline 7 January 2027) and Spring (deadline 29 October 2026)

Duration: 10 courses

Apply through the official page: https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/prospective-students

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