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PhD Italian at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Italian Studies is a direct-admit programme in the Department of French and Italian for students with advanced proficiency in Italian. All admitted students are offered teaching contracts providing 4-5 years of funding, with an additional year awarded competitively, plus teaching training and exchange opportunities in Rennes, Bologna and Dakar.

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

What you will study

Doctoral study in Italian Studies with teacher training, a teaching apprenticeship and a seminar on second-language teaching practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet the Graduate School's general minimum admission criteria. Bachelor's or professional degree from an accredited institution; minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) for the last degree earned; GRE required only if the converted overall GPA is below 3.0. Required documents: statement of intent (1-2 pages), CV (1-2 pages), two academic writing samples (one in English, one in Italian, uploaded as a single file), three letters of recommendation, official transcripts and proof of English proficiency for international applicants. Deadlines: December 10, 2026 for fellowship and teaching associateship consideration; for those not requesting funding, June 1, 2027 (international) and July 31, 2027 (US).

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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