Overview

Situated in the heart of Brooklyn, LIU’s MFA in Creative Writing is an innovative creative writing programme centered on world literature, multi-genre education, and publishing. The Creative Writing and Publishing programme from the Long Island University (LIU) prepares students for careers in creative writing, academia, translation, and publishing.

During their two-year residential programme, students have the opportunity to study poetry, fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, and translation, and thus receive a robust multi-genre education.

Key facts

In the MFA’s publishing courses, students study directly with professionals at the heart of the publishing industry. During the course of their study, students learn about commercial, independent, and academic publishing with frequent guest literary agents, editors, and leaders from seminal national and international literary arts organizations.

We also focus on the performative aspects of the writing industry including audiobooks, public performances and speaking, and adaptations.

Students learn about the intersection between book publishing and popular and new media. Students also gain vital publishing industry experience through literary internships centered in New York City and through the practicum of editing LIU’s flagship literary journals.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fiction Writing Workshop

History of Genre

Preparing for Publication

Literary Forms from World Literature

Nonfiction Writing Workshop

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions policy, you can apply up until the beginning of the semester. We recommend applying anywhere from 5 to 12 months prior to the start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

LIU online application completed and signed.

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and proof of degree of anticipated degree.

Proof of English language proficiency testing (we accept IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo)

Applicants may be eligible for an English language proficiency testing waiver based on citizenship and/or prior education where English is the first language.

GMAT or GRE scores (if applicable, see major requirements).

Two Letters of Recommendation.

Resume or CV.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25326 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25326 USD / year

≈ 25326 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

25326 USD / year

≈ 25326 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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