Overview

As an Creative Writing M.F.A. student from University of Idaho , you will undergo intensive theoretical and practical training across genres – including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, editing and publishing. You will complete a thesis in the form of a collection of poetry, short stories, essays, a novel or memoir.

The M.F.A. program features an intimate, supportive learning environment with an award-winning faculty of published writers. Students have opportunities to publish their works in national literary magazines and for mentorship from nationally recognized authors through the Distinguished Visiting Writers Program.

Degree Fit

This Creative Writing program at University of Idaho could be a good fit if you:

Are an aspiring professional writer
Want to teach creative writing at university or college level
Have a strong background in creative writing
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Eager to be challenged, technically and creatively
Committed to developing your craft

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genre-Crossing

Women and Poetry

Ecopoetics

The History of the Short Story

The History of the Essay

Prosody

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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115

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General requirements

TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
Number of references: Three
Creative writing sample
Options:
Prose: 20 pages max
Poetry: 5-10 poems, 10 pages max
Analytical writing sample: 8-20 pages

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31582 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31582 USD / year

≈ 31582 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11577 USD / year

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Living costs

Moscow

United States

750 - 1100 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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