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    Master of Fine Arts in Writing

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    New York, USMFAIn-person2 years
    $149,692.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    110
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $110.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person MFA program based in New York, US. Tuition is $149,692.

    About the program

    Two-year program requiring 60 credits of coursework including workshops, craft seminars, and lectures, with concentrations in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or joint study in writing and literary translation. Up to three years allowed to complete the thesis.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,383.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York is $149,692 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    How large is the Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York cohort?
    Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York typically enrolls around 110 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York: 12 months OPT (US)