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University of Miami · Department of English & Creative Writing
A two-year, 36-credit MFA in poetry or fiction with workshop, forms, thesis and elective requirements and a multilingual focus. Michener Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships support all graduate students with a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend; two students each year are selected for an optional third year.
The bulletin lists an M.F.A. in Creative Writing in poetry, fiction, or cross-genre literature.
Source: bulletin.miami.edu · verified October 9, 2026We list dedicated creative writing degrees only. Eligibility rules
FictionPoetryCross-Genre / Interdisciplinary
Source: bulletin.miami.edu · verified October 9, 2026As listed on the program's official page on October 9, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
Source: english.as.miami.edu · verified October 9, 2026| Genre | Length | Requirement as published |
|---|---|---|
| Fiction | up to 30 pages | Up to thirty pages of fictionSource: english.as.miami.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
| Poetry | up to 12 pages | Up to twelve pages of poetrySource: english.as.miami.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
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Application deadline
January 15, 2026 · for Fall 2026
Source: english.as.miami.edu · verified October 9, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate tuition per credit hour, Fall 2026 & Spring 2027From the school's rate table for this level | $2,763 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated$99,468 total = 36 credits × $2,763 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, residency or travel costs, and any rate change during the program.Source: osas.miami.edu · verified October 9, 2026 |
These are the published rates. The program also states tuition coverage for funded students — see Funding below for what is covered.
Fully funded (all admitted)
James Michener Fellowships fellowship
Full tuition waiver and annual stipend of $33,200
Eligibility: All MFA graduate students
Source: english.as.miami.edu · verified October 9, 2026Something out of date? Request a correction · Represent this school? Claim the profile
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