Overview

About the Program

The Creative Writing program of the University of Minnesota provides advanced graduate-level coursework in writing, language, literature, as well as studies in a related field. The third year of the program focuses on the final development of a book-length manuscript suitable for publication, the MFA essay and the MFA thesis defense.

Workshops in poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction are at the heart of the creative writing program, while courses in the Reading as Writers and Topics in Advanced Writing series enable writers to explore a variety of issues relating to contemporary themes in American and world literature. The program encourages experimentation across genres, fostering the discovery of new and varied forms for a developing voice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Screenwriting

Graduate Fiction Writing Workshop

Graduate Poetry Writing Workshop

Graduate Literary Nonfiction Writing Workshop

Reading as Writers - "Genre Agnostic: Readings in Shapeshifting Literature"

Directed Study in Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application: This will be submitted via this Graduate application page

Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words)

Diversity statement (500-1,000 words)

Transcripts: Your unofficial transcript from each degree-granting college or university that you have attended is required. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English

Creative writing sample: For the MFA, your sample should be a substantial example of your creative work. The page limit for poetry is 15 pages, single spaced. The page limit for prose is 30 pages, double spaced

Three letters of recommendation

Résumé or CV

Application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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