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PhD French and Italian at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of French and Italian offers direct-admit PhD programmes in French and Francophone Studies and in Italian Studies. Students receive training in world language teaching alongside research in departmental research clusters.

Department: Department of French and Italian  |  Intake: Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Doctoral study in French and Francophone Studies or Italian Studies, with teaching training that includes an orientation, a seminar on second-language teaching practices and teaching apprenticeships under a faculty mentor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited institution, earned by the expected date of entry. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) for the last degree earned. GRE required only for applicants whose converted GPA is below 3.0. Documents: statement of intent (1-2 pages), CV or resume (1-2 pages), two academic writing samples (one in English and one in French or Italian, uploaded as one file), three letters of recommendation, official transcripts. English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79 (550 paper), IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 120 (programme page); the criteria page lists TOEFL iBT 4.0 / IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo 120. Application deadline for Autumn 2027: Dec 10, 2026 (US and international).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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