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    Creative Writing M.F.A

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    Minneapolis, USMFAIn-person3 years
    $57,232.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    9
    Cohort
    students
    $95.00
    App fee

    Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 3-year, in-person MFA program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $57,232.

    About the program

    Three-year program offering workshops in poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction, along with courses in reading as writers, advanced writing topics, language, literature, and a related field. Culminates in a book-length thesis manuscript, booklist, essay, and defense.

    Focus: research

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $57,232.
    Is Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 3 years.
    How large is the Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cohort?
    Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically enrolls around 9 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Post-completion work rights for Creative Writing M.F.A at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: 12 months OPT (US)