MFA · La Jolla, CA, USA
University of California, San Diego MFA in Creative Writing
The University of California, San Diego offers a three-year, full-time MFA in Writing through its Department of Literature. The interdisciplinary program features cross-genre workshops, literary studies, teaching experience, and opportunities to explore experimental forms, literary translation, and collaborative artistic practices. Students develop a book-length literary manuscript or project and complete a final reading or presentation.
- Deadline: Dec 2, 2026
- Funding: Partial / need-based
- Application fee: $155 (International)
- 3 years
All incoming students receive one year of guaranteed funding through a 50% Teaching Assistant appointment, including base tuition and fee coverage. Students must apply for subsequent Teaching Assistant positions, which are not guaranteed; additional fellowships and scholarships may be available.
Program site: literature.ucsd.edu/grad-mfa. Please confirm the details there before you apply.
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