Overview

Key facts:

The University of Akron, Cleveland State University, Kent State University, and Youngstown State University offer jointly the MFA in Creative Writing.
Through extensive practice in workshops and craft and theory courses, students in the Creative Writing (NEOMFA) program of The University of Akron will develop their creative writing abilities while also studying literature and completing a relevant internship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writers on Writing

Film and Literature

Management Reports

Autobiographical Writing

Autobiography as Literature

Theories of Composition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 356 other Masters in Literature 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must be accepted by the Graduate School at The University of Akron or one of the other three participating universities.

They must also submit three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a writing portfolio.

The portfolio will be reviewed by an admissions committee of members from all four universities. Application materials must be submitted by January 15.

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

28230 USD / year

≈ 28230 USD / year
Out-of-State

28230 USD / year

≈ 28230 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18630 USD / year

≈ 18630 USD / year

Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Creative Writing (NEOMFA).

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Akron

Funding

Scholarships Information

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