Overview

Program Details

Our The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program at the University of Virginia program is full time and residency is required.* Because the program is so small, our admissions process is extremely competitive.

Over the last five years, we have averaged 700+ applicants per year for our fellowships. We believe students apply to our program because of our consistent top rankings in Poets & Writers, the Atlantic, U.S. News and World Report, and elsewhere; our diverse creative writing faculty; the significant financial support all our MFA students receive; and the outstanding reputation of the University of Virginia, its libraries and special collections, and its renowned English Department.

Programme Structure

Courses

Creative Writing
Poems
Languages
Culture
Fiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 385 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Essay Prompts

Submit Official Test Scores

Submit Transcripts or Credential Evaluation

Request Two Letters of Recommendation

Pay the Application Fee and Submit Your Application

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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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Applies to you

Non-residents

37266 USD / year

≈ 37266 USD / year
Out-of-State

37266 USD / year

≈ 37266 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22106 USD / year

≈ 22106 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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