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Creative Writing Programs in Iowa City, Iowa

Dedicated creative writing degrees (BFA, BA, MFA and PhD) offered by schools in Iowa City, Iowa. English degrees with a creative writing concentration are not listed.

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University of Iowa

Iowa Writers' Workshop MFA

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in English (creative writing subprogram)
Location: Iowa City, IA
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program. · Full-time
Genres: Fiction · Poetry
Duration: Two years (four semesters in residence)
Funding: Fully funded (conditions apply)
Tuition: Tuition not published
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

MFA in Spanish Creative Writing

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in Spanish Creative Writing
Location: Iowa City, IA
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program.
Genres: Fiction · Poetry
Duration: Four semesters in residence
Funding: Funding not verified
Tuition: Tuition not published
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

Nonfiction Writing Program MFA

MFAMaster of Fine Arts in English (nonfiction writing subprogram)
Location: Iowa City, IA
Format: Campus-basedClasses and workshops meet in person on campus throughout the program.
Genres: Creative Nonfiction
Duration: Most complete it in three years
Funding: Fully funded (conditions apply)
Tuition: Tuition not published
Deadline: December 14, 2026 · Fall 2027
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