Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before January 2027 (National; estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Bloomington, United States
Disciplines
Language Studies
Overview
Since it was first established in 1961, our doctoral program has become a focal point for Italian studies in North America and has provided advanced training for many students who are now leaders in their fields.
Features
- To date, our Italian graduates at Indiana University Bloomington have had highly successful career placements in colleges, universities, cultural foundations, and businesses despite declining economic conditions in higher education.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Strong allied programs in comparative literature, art history, medieval studies, Renaissance studies, the center for theoretical inquiry in the humanities, cinema and media, and gender studies, among others, provide unequaled opportunities for the inquisitive mind, as do the Jacobs School of Music and The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. Our faculty offer a broad range of expertise, with research ranging from an exploration of the superhero genre to Dante and economics.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
- Research paper
- Official academic records
- Audio recording (French applicants only)
- Official test scores
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 43,742 AUD / year (approximately 30,748 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 43,742 AUD / year (approximately 30,748 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 15,316 AUD / year (approximately 10,766 USD / year)
Living costs
Bloomington, United States
1,524–2,465 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

