Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: January 15
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: $100
Full-time
Intakes: Fall
International tuition: $36,176
Domestic tuition: $36,176
Program overview
Poetry MFA program offers small, intimate classes, advanced instruction in a wide breadth of poetic and literary traditions, and several opportunities to work closely with award-winning faculty members. Your experience at Columbia will help you develop the high level of skill and critical thinking you need to produce creative, effective poetry in your own unique voice.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL PBT
- TOEFL iBT
- IELTS
Please submit the following in addition to your online application (required):
Resume
Two letters of recommendation
Transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended
Self-Assessment Essay
Career opportunities
Many of alumni publish their own books, move on to teaching positions at prominent institutions, or go on to get PhDs. Others put their writing skills to work for major corporations and industries around the country.
