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    Creative Writing

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    Eugene, USMFAIn-person2 years
    $70,848.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    10
    Cohort
    students
    72
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Creative Writing at University of Oregon is a 72-credit, 2-year, in-person MFA program based in Eugene, US. Tuition is $70,848.

    About the program

    Two-year residency program where students concentrate in poetry or fiction, emphasizing workshops, craft seminars, and individualized reading tutorials, culminating in a terminal creative project (thesis).

    Focus: research

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Creative Writing at University of Oregon cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Creative Writing at University of Oregon is $70,848 across 72 required credits.
    Is Creative Writing at University of Oregon online or in-person?
    Creative Writing at University of Oregon is offered in-person.
    How long does Creative Writing at University of Oregon take to complete?
    Creative Writing at University of Oregon is structured around 2 years and 72 credits.
    What GPA is required for Creative Writing at University of Oregon?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale
    How large is the Creative Writing at University of Oregon cohort?
    Creative Writing at University of Oregon typically enrolls around 10 students per cohort.