MFA in Creative Writing

Rutgers University (United States) · 57 US Highway 1 New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8554

About University:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

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About University:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Camden

Degree

MFA

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Creative Writing

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 21800

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 28900

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 39700

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

PTE

53

Undergrad GPA

3

Duolingo

115

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

79

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Intake Deadline 1

24 Jan, 2026

(September-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    B.A. degree

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    Personal statement (maximum two pages) about academic interests and career goals

  • Writing Sample

    University Specific

    A writing sample—20 to 30 pages of fiction or non-fiction, or ten pages of poetry, or a combination thereof—10 to 15 pages of prose and five pages of poetry. You may include one or more complete short stories, excerpts from short stories, or excerpts from a novel or novella.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo

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