Prospective Ph.D. program students can apply through the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences portal. The deadline for applications is usually at the very beginning of January. For general information about the application process, please visit the GSAS website.
Application Material
A complete application includes:
- A statement of academic purpose (500-1,000 words explaining why you are applying to Yale for graduate study. Describe your research interests and preparation for your intended field(s) of study, including prior research and other relevant experiences. Explain how the faculty, research, and resources at Yale would contribute to your future goals)
- A Curriculum Vitae and unofficial transcripts (i.e. courses taken and grades) from previous undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Three (3) letters of recommendation by faculty mentors who know the candidate.
- A writing sample, either in Italian or English, that reflects the candidate’s research and argumentative skills
- An application fee or fee waiver (we encourage candidates to waive the fee if at all eligible to do so)
Please note that no standardized test is required (such as the GRE, which is optional).
Admission Requirements
At the moment of the application, candidates are expected to demonstrate excellent command of Italian and English. In the course of their studies, admitted students in Italian Studies at Yale will also show reading competence of two additional languages (besides Italian and English) that are relevant for their research goals.