MFA in Writing in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire | Durham United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 28,500
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The UNH M.F.A. writing program is a prestigious, intimate program that carefully selects its students. We prioritize direct mentorship between accomplished faculty members and gifted writers. Students enjoy numerous benefits such as our visiting authors series, offering interactions with leading contemporary poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction authors. Opportunities include paid arts internships, editorial roles at Barnstorm online journal, teaching assistantships, tuition support, and grant funding. Most students graduate within 2-3 years.

UNH's MFA Writing Program maintains a steadfast mission: to nurture your artistic talents while equipping you for the realities of a professional writing career. Our program has served as a springboard for countless poets, novelists, short story authors, essayists, and memoirists. This exclusive, top-tier program fosters close working relationships between distinguished faculty and promising writers. The typical completion time ranges from two to three years.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

International applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent as a precondition for applying to any of our graduate programs. In some cases, you may also need a master’s degree or its equivalent.

English Language Score:

Minimum score requirements are as follows: TOEFL (Computer-based): 213; TOEFL (Internet-based): 80; IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5; TOEFL ITP (Institution Administered): On case-by-case basis; TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): On case-by-case basis; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59.

Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission: Fall: Jan. 15.

Tuition USD 28,500

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