Creative Writing
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Fairfield University's low-residency MFA in Creative Writing is designed for aspiring authors aiming to publish their work. Over the past three years, alumni and students have published more than 80 books, along with numerous articles, essays, stories, and poems. The program emphasizes personalized mentorship, flexible learning, and a vibrant community to help students realize their writing ambitions.
- Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
- 1½ years
- On Campus
- ₹86,107/Year
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Program Overview
Fairfield University's low-residency MFA in Creative Writing is designed for aspiring authors aiming to publish their work. Over the past three years, alumni and students have published more than 80 books, along with numerous articles, essays, stories, and poems. The program emphasizes personalized mentorship, flexible learning, and a vibrant community to help students realize their writing ambitions.
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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
IELTS
6.5
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-01-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Starting 2025-09-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Anytime, 2026-09-01 00:00:00, 2027-01-01 00:00:00, May 2026-2027
Programme Structure
Courses included:During each residency, you must attend a minimum of five seminars in your chosen genre. However, you may attend as many as you wish, including in other genres.There will be opportunities to attend workshops, plenary sessions, readings, and lectures dealing with each type of genre.
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
IELTS
6.5
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed application form, a non-refundable $65 application fee paid online, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (foreign transcripts require evaluation by an approved service), two recommendation letters (preferably one from a current employer or supervisor), and participate in an interview if required. Additionally, candidates must submit a 20-30 page writing sample (fiction, nonfiction, or screenwriting) or 6-8 poems, along with a personal statement outlining their writing goals and background.
Course Fees
₹86,107/Year
Annual Fee
1½ 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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