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    Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting

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    Boston, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $109,674.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    2
    Cohort
    students
    48
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University is a 48-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $109,674.

    About the program

    The program combines literary scholarship with hands-on collaborations with theatre artists, including intensive writing workshops, classes in dramatic literature and theatre history, and production of thesis plays. It totals 60 credits over three years, culminating in a full production of each student's thesis play.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall Score recommended (GRS); TOEFL iBT: 84 (Petersons); CFA School of Theatre MFA: 90-100
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 7.0 Overall Band Score recommended (GRS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,969.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University is $109,674 across 48 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University is structured around 3 years and 48 credits.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University typically enrolls around 2 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting at Boston University: 12 months OPT (US)