Overview

The Writing program at the University of Nebraska Omaha comprises four 16-week distance writing seminars and five 10-day, conference-style Nebraska residency sessions.

Key Facts

The seminars and residencies are integrated to help those who need to hone their writing and critical thinking in order to participate competitively in the wider domain of contemporary American letters. In a two-year course of study, the student earns 60 credit hours toward a Masters of Fine Arts degree in one of six genres: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, young adult, playwriting, or screenwriting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fiction Seminar

Nonfiction Seminar

Playwriting and Screenwriting Seminar

Poetry Seminar

Enrichment Seminar in Writing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Omaha, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 385 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation.

Statement of Purpose: a one- to two-page single-spaced self-assessment of your background in writing, reasons for wanting to enter the MFA program, and your goals as a writer.

Writing Sample: a manuscript representing your best work in the genre track (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, young adult, playwriting, or screenwriting) for which you are applying.

Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English.

Complete an application & upload requirements.

A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (U.S. dollars) is required.

Submit official transcripts and test scores.

Submit financial requirements for I-20 processing.

Submit final degree evaluation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18474 USD / year

≈ 18474 USD / year
Out-of-State

18474 USD / year

≈ 18474 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8778 USD / year

≈ 8778 USD / year

Additional Details

Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) Tuition: $12,918

Living costs

Omaha

United States

985 - 1520 USD / month

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

Funding

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Additional Details

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