Overview

As an Creative Writing M.F.A. student from University of Idaho , you will undergo intensive theoretical and practical training across genres – including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, editing and publishing. You will complete a thesis in the form of a collection of poetry, short stories, essays, a novel or memoir.

The M.F.A. program features an intimate, supportive learning environment with an award-winning faculty of published writers. Students have opportunities to publish their works in national literary magazines and for mentorship from nationally recognized authors through the Distinguished Visiting Writers Program.

Degree Fit

This Creative Writing program at University of Idaho could be a good fit if you:

Are an aspiring professional writer
Want to teach creative writing at university or college level
Have a strong background in creative writing
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Eager to be challenged, technically and creatively
Committed to developing your craft

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genre-Crossing

Women and Poetry

Ecopoetics

The History of the Short Story

The History of the Essay

Prosody

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission

An application fee(non-refundable)
A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association
Official transcripts from any colleges or universities attended
Academic credentials by country of education page

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31582 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31582 USD / year

≈ 31582 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11577 USD / year

≈ 11577 USD / year

Living costs

Moscow

United States

750 - 1100 USD / month

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