MFA · Boston, MA, USA
University of Massachusetts, Boston MFA in Creative Writing
The University of Massachusetts Boston offers a three-year, 48-credit Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, with concentrations in fiction and poetry. The program combines small-group writing workshops, graduate literature courses, electives, faculty mentorship, and a creative thesis completed under faculty supervision and defended publicly. Students also have opportunities to gain publishing and teaching experience through assistantships and partnerships with literary organizations
- Deadline: February 1 priority deadline
- Funding: Fully funded
- Application fee: $75
- 3 years
The university states that all accepted MFA students receive funding through graduate assistantships. The AY 2026–2027 full assistantship provides a $25,865 annual stipend and a 100% tuition waiver; appointment levels and teaching fellowships have different compensation packages.
Program site: umb.edu/academics/program-finder/creative-writing-mfa. Please confirm the details there before you apply.
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