Overview

Key facts:

Students benefit from faculty research in literature, cultural studies, film, linguistics and second language acquisition. Several challenging and varied graduate seminars are offered throughout the academic year.
Central to any research is a well-stocked library. Not only does the Ohio State University enjoy an in-depth collection on its grounds, but additional connections via OhioLink and an on-line world-wide catalog facilitate research on any number of topics.
The Department of French at The Ohio State University provides students admitted to its graduate programs with financial support in the form of a Graduate Teaching Associateship, a Graduate Research Associateship or a University Fellowship, all of which include a full tuition and fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classics of french cinema

French Grammar Review

French Conversation

French Literary and Visual Texts: La littérature française et la mode

Contemporary france

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

French studies View 28 other PhDs in French studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.

A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degee earned. (How to calculate your GPA.)

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required only of applicants (domestic or international) whose Grade Point Average from all previous higher-education institutions, when converted to the American 4 point scale by the Graduate School, is lower than 3.0.

Proof of English language proficiency is required for international applicants and those who have held the status of U.S. permanent resident for less than one year from the first day of the first term of enrollment.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
National

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The Department of French provides students admitted to its graduate programs with financial support in the form of a Graduate Teaching Associateship, a Graduate Research Associateship or a University Fellowship, all of which include a full tuition and fee waiver and a monthly stipend.

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