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    Theatre Arts and Performance Studies

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    Providence, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $74,331.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    2
    Cohort
    students
    14
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University is a 14-credit, 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Providence, US. Tuition is $74,331.

    About the program

    Three-year program focused on playwriting that studies theater writing traditions while incorporating influences from literature, art, rebellion, and thought. Includes graduate playwriting workshops, dramaturgy, thesis preparation, and electives.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 3, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min recommended minimum score for admission consideration is 90 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min recommended minimum overall band score is 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $24,885.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University is $74,331 across 14 required credits.
    Is Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University online or in-person?
    Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University is offered in-person.
    How long does Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University take to complete?
    Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University is structured around 3 years and 14 credits.
    How large is the Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University cohort?
    Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University typically enrolls around 2 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University?
    Post-completion work rights for Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University: 12 months OPT (US)