MFA in English (Creative Writing)

North Carolina State University (United States) · Raleigh, NC 27695, United States

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North Carolina State University (also referred to as NCSU, NC State, or just State) is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1887 and part of the University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

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Institute

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Degree

MFA

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

English (Creative Writing)

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 20800

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 12300

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 33100

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Document Required:

Degree Transcript

Common Document

Unofficial transcripts from any undergraduate or graduate institution you have attended should be uploaded with your application

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

University Specific

Recommenders should preferably be able to speak to your general academic aptitude, including your reading, analytical, and writing skills.

Personal Statement

University Specific

Please explain your interest in our MFA program. As part of this online statement, you may include a statement of goals. We do not have any length requirements or restrictions for the personal statement.

Test Score Report

Common Document

TOEFL/IELTS

Writing Sample

University Specific

Applicants need to submit both a creative and a critical writing sample as follows: Creative Sample: at least two stories or novel chapters totaling 25-40 pages; for poetry applicants, 10-12 poems. Critical Sample: No more than 15 pages of academic writing (such as an undergraduate paper) that demonstrates your ability to succeed in graduate-level literature classes, a required part of the MFA curriculum.

Resume

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If you have been working and wish to submit a copy of your résumé or curriculum vitae, please upload it in to your application

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FAQs

The tuition fee for the MFA in English (Creative Writing) program at North Carolina State University is $12,300 for domestic students and $33,100 for international students.
The next available intake for the MFA in English (Creative Writing) at North Carolina State University is in August 2025.
To apply for the MFA in English (Creative Writing) at North Carolina State University, you need to submit a Personal Statement, Resume, Writing Sample, Letter of Recommendation (LOR), Degree Transcript, and Test Score Report.
Yes, a writing sample is required as part of the application for the MFA in English (Creative Writing) at North Carolina State University.
Yes, international students can apply for the MFA in English (Creative Writing) at North Carolina State University. The tuition fee for international students is $33,100.
The personal statement for the MFA in English (Creative Writing) at North Carolina State University should outline your writing goals, experiences, and reasons for choosing this program.
Yes, letters of recommendation are required for the MFA in English (Creative Writing) application at North Carolina State University.

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