Program Overview
The Italian at Columbia University is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Italian over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Italian programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Italian
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Italian programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Mediterranean contacts, Mediterranean conflicts\', \'Anthropology of Contemporary Italy\', \'Italian Renaissance Romance Epic\', \'Narratives of Modernity\', \'Writing the Self: the Tradition of Autobiography in Italy, 19th-20th Centuries\', "Italy\'s Southern Question: Geography, Culture, Power", \'Topics in Italian Literature: Leopardi and Nature\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All students must submit 1\xc2\xa0transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a Statement of Academic Purpose, a writing sample (a course paper, term paper in either English or Italian, etc.) and 3 letters of evaluation from academic sources.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbia University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Columbia University
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New York, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2012-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English, Italian
- Duration 12 months