Tuition and Funding for Ph.D. – 2025-2026 Academic Year
| Duration of funding | 4.5 years | 
|---|---|
| Base funding for Domestic Students in 2025-2026 | $40,000 | 
| Base Funding for International Students in 2025-2026 | $40,792 | 
Departmental Funding Practice
The Department of Italian Studies offers the Arts & Science base funding package to Ph.D. Students for a duration of 5 years. We include a Teaching Assistantship (up to a maximum of $7,200 in 2025-26) or Course Instructor position in the funding package, and offer top-ups in the form of awards and fellowships. Students can also apply for additional TA and CI positions.