Overview
Our goal in the Italian Studies program from Yale University is to form Italianists able to critically understand the foundations of our field while challenging their limits through innovative, rigorous scholarship.
An Interdisciplinary Community
Supported by extraordinary resources in archives, libraries, galleries, and a number of institutional connections with other Departments and Programs, interdisciplinary work is encouraged.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Italian Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
IELTS: 7.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- A statement of academic purpose. You will find the prompt for the statement of purpose in our Application Question FAQs.
- A list of all the prior colleges or universities you have attended, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with your application. Official or paper transcripts are not needed at this time.
- Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names of your recommenders directly in the application, and they will receive a link to upload a letter on your behalf.
- $105 application fee or fee waiver.
- Standardized tests. GRE requirements vary by program. TOEFL or IELTS are necessary for most non-native English speakers.
- Resume/CV.
- There are no set English test minimums for admission, but incoming doctoral students who received a score of 25 or below on the TOEFL Speaking section are required to participate in a Summer English Language program at Yale in August prior to matriculation.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: Free
- Out-of-State: Free
- Domestic (In-State): Free
Additional Details
All PhD students at Yale receive a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition, typically for a minimum of five years.
Living Costs
New Haven, United States: 1,982-3,031 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.