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    Master of Arts in Italian Studies

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    New Haven, USMAIn-person2 years
    $101,800.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    16%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    3
    Cohort
    students
    16
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University is a 16-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in New Haven, US. Tuition is $101,800.

    About the program

    The program covers Italian language and literature across major historical periods, integrating interests in history, rhetoric, critical theories, comparative literatures, figurative arts, religious and philosophical studies, medieval, Renaissance, modern studies, and contemporary Italian writing.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE is optional; no standardized test is required (such as the GRE, which is optional)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic is required of most applicants whose native language is not English. You may be exempt if you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years.
    IELTS
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic is required of most applicants whose native language is not English. You may be exempt if you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $41,666.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University is $101,800 across 16 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University is structured around 2 years and 16 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University?
    Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 16%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University cohort?
    Master of Arts in Italian Studies at Yale University typically enrolls around 3 students per cohort.