MA Italian at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Programme overview

A course of study equivalent to the Italian laurea magistrale, giving a linguistic, cultural and critical foundation for specialized work in Italian Studies, in Italian literature and cultural studies or Italian linguistics. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: French and Italian | Duration: Minimum 32 graduate hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

32 hours chosen with an advisor; exams in four areas of Italian literature/cultural studies or three areas of Italian linguistics; at least 12 hours at 500 level; ITAL 505 required of teaching assistants. Learning outcomes: language proficiency, critical theory, Italian Studies, teaching and professional skills.

Career pathways

Teaching Italian as a second language and work in fields related to Italian culture.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 14,908 a year (2026-27). Illinois resident rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Non-Illinois U.S. resident tuition for this programme: $32,204. Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insura Source

International applicants: USD 32,204 a year (2026-27). International rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insurance, housing and other expenses as the source states them separately Source

Not all graduate programmes offer admission in all terms; term availability is set by each programme of study.

Graduate applicants apply online through the Graduate College application; deadlines and term availability are set by each programme. Medicine, law and veterinary medicine applicants apply directly to their colleges.

Apply through the official page: https://frit.illinois.edu/admissions/italian-graduate-admissions

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