Writing - Nonfiction
New York City, New York, United States
The Writing - Nonfiction program at Columbia University provides comprehensive instruction across a wide spectrum of nonfiction subgenres, including memoir, personal essay, science writing, criticism, humor, profiles, food writing, and lyric essay. The curriculum emphasizes skill development in diverse forms, fostering both mastery and experimentation in nonfiction prose.
- New York City, New York, United States
- 2 years
- On Campus
- ₹63,84,161/Year
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Program Overview
The Writing - Nonfiction program at Columbia University provides comprehensive instruction across a wide spectrum of nonfiction subgenres, including memoir, personal essay, science writing, criticism, humor, profiles, food writing, and lyric essay. The curriculum emphasizes skill development in diverse forms, fostering both mastery and experimentation in nonfiction prose.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
TOEFL®
100.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-09-01
Apply before 2025-12-01
Program Start
Sep-26
Programme Structure
Courses include: Investigations and Happenings: A Seminar on Annie Ernaux Doubles, Doppelgängers, and Foils Becoming an Editor (and Teacher) of Contemporary Poetry The Peripheral Writer How to Read and Write (Meter) The Art of Lying: A Cross-Genre Workshop in Fiction
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
No academic requirements found.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL®
100.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must submit a recent literary work (published within the last ten years) and compose a 1,000-word analytical essay in response. Personal statements should be no longer than two double-spaced pages. For creative submissions, limits are set at 25 double-spaced pages of fiction, 30 pages of nonfiction (memoir, personal essay, reportage, criticism, biography), and 10 single-spaced pages of poetry, with one poem per page. All submissions must meet these specifications for consideration.
Course Fees
₹63,84,161/Year
Annual Fee
2 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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