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Joining the Italian Section at Cambridge in 2017 as a PhD student has been the best professional decision of my life. What I was looking for was a stimulating research environment that would allow me to pursue my interests and projects in modern Italian literature and culture. What I found exceeded my expectations.  My supervisor offered unwavering support throughout my time at Cambridge. Equally important was the vibrant community of Italianists I became part of—their energy and wide-ranging research interests enriched me both personally and professionally, and I never felt isolated. A rich and exciting programme of research events, the opportunity to gain teaching experience as a supervisor, and a fieldwork trip supported by the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics all contributed to making my doctoral years a truly rewarding experience—one that has prepared me solidly for the next steps in my academic career. Erica Bellia (April 16, 2025)

The Italian section is an inspiring, supportive and lively place in which to do a PhD. The quality of the supervision and the range of opportunities for research and development are outstanding – I couldn’t ask for a better faculty or university in which to study.

Helena Phillips-Robins (March 31, 2015)

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3-4 years full-time

4-7 years part-time

Study Mode : Research

Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Italian This course is advertised in multiple departments. Please see the Overview tab for more details.

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Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2024
Application deadline
Oct. 2, 2025
Course Starts
Jan. 5, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Michaelmas 2026

Applications open
Sept. 3, 2025
Application deadline
May 14, 2026
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2026

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Applications open
Sept. 3, 2025
Application deadline
Oct. 1, 2026
Course Starts
Jan. 5, 2027

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 2, 2025
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 15, 2025

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas , Lent and Easter .


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