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Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing

Enrollment Advisory Group - William Paterson University

USA,New Jersey

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 22,930/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, New Jersey

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1855

Total Students: 11,000 +

Int. Students: 216 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing

Program Overview

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing is a full-residency program of 41 credits, with tracks in Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Cross-Genre. Providing a supportive academic environment focused on the production of high-caliber writing, we are geared to prepare you for real-world work in teaching, writing, editing, and publishing. Graduate Assistantships, tutoring work in our Writing Center, and teaching opportunities with tuition waiver are offered to outstanding students.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

5 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,930 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Enrollment Advisory Group - William Paterson University

CAD 13,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships available for Every Student $7000

Date : 21-08-2024

Scholarship Details:

Scholarship for UG – 7200$ per year
Scholarship for PG – 6500$ (For first year only)

William Paterson offers scholarships and awards to eligible international students.

First Year & Transfer Students
Academic Scholarship:	Up to $9,000 GPA of 3.5 or better required to earn scholarship
Awards:	All international students are automatically qualified for the Pioneer Award ranging between $6,500-$9,000 per year

Graduate Students
Graduate Assistantships:	$6,000 stipend and tuition & fees waiver
Awards:	All international students are automatically qualified for the Pioneer Award ranging between $6,500-$9,000 per year

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.