Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at
Northern Arizona University
Overview

Northern Arizona University offers Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing to Indian students. It is university's flagship course. The duration of the course at the university is 2 years. While choosing this university, students must pay the tuition fee and living expenses required. To pursue this course, students will have to pay annual tuition fee of USD 26,976 (INR 2,589,426). In addition, students will have to bear the living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. On the average, the cost of attending Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Northern Arizona University is around USD 13,392 (INR 1,285,498). Indian students must appear for the following exams and obtain the minimum scores required: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo

Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹25.64 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website
Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

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Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
Placements
Highlights
Scholarships

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at
Northern Arizona University
Fees

The fee breakup of the Northern Arizona University Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing includes the first-year tuition fee and cost of living. The cost of living will include expenses like rent for accommodation, meals, and other utilities. The total average Northern Arizona University cost of living can be around USD 13,392 (INR 1,285,498). The first-year tuition fees Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is USD 26,976 (INR 2,589,426). Students must note that the total expenses are subject to vary, depending on the additional charges set by the Northern Arizona University. Students can check the table given below to know more about Northern Arizona University Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing fee breakup.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 25,64,096

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,72,923
Insurance	INR 2,73,367

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.05101 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 27ᵗʰ July 2026

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at
Northern Arizona University
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must have earned a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)

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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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Marks - 105/160
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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at
Northern Arizona University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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2 letters of recommendation required

ESSAYS

Personal statement or essay required

Step two

Additional documents required

Send original or certified copies of secondary or post secondary transcripts
Proof of english language proficiency
Proof of financial support
Writing samples

Step three

Start your online application

https://nau.edu/how-to-apply/

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 65 = INR 6.22 Thousand

If students are unable to pay in full by the tuition payment deadlines, Northern Arizona University offers a payment plan to help students budget theor education.
The plan works by dividing the tuition bill into manageable payments.

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 1st Feb

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at
Northern Arizona University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#104	USA Ranking QS, 2026
#242	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#501	Universities ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at
Northern Arizona University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Internship Available	Yes

Northern Arizona University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

71% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Sporty

Academically oriented

Fun loving

Internships3.5

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.2

Public transportation4.7

Safety5

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration3.8

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.1

Academics, campus life, and transition.

Tips: Before joining NAU, students should know about the weather, campus resources, and job opportunities. Transitioning here involved adapting to a new culture, academic system, and independent living. Nau also offers scholarships to students.

Likes (Student Life): I balance lectures, TA work, and self-study at NAU. I enjoy the learning environment and interacting with peers and professors. I participate in tech events like hackathons and career fairs and engage in AI, cybersecurity, and coding clubs to build skills.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Post-study job opportunities for NAU international students depend on visa sponsorship, which is often competitive. Some companies do provide sponsorship but require work authorization. NAU's Career Development Office and ISSS guide job search, employment authorization, and career planning.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.1

Firm support, but career growth takes effort.

Tips: NAU offers strong academics but adjusting to the weather the cost of living and internships can be challenging. The transition involved a cultural shift in learning style and interactions. NAU also offers merit-based aid.

Likes (Public transportation): NAU is well-connected to Flagstaff through the Mountains Line Bus System, which is free for students and covers key areas. The Lumberjack Shuttle provides on-campus transportation. Public transit is affordable and reliable but has limited routes and hours especially late at night.

Dislikes (Internships): Students must search externally NAU provides resources like career services, job portals and Handshake. Guidance is available through resume workshops and advisors, but industry connections are limited. Internships relevant to computer Science exist, but securing them requires proactive networking beyond NAU.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 60000

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2026

4.4

A rewarding journey with new challenges and opportunities.

Tips: Before joining NAU, students should know about the cold weather, high housing costs, and the importance of securing financial aid early. The transition can be challenging due to cultural and academic difference, but joining student organizations and improving communication skills help. I availed of Federal workstudy (FWS) through FASA, which provides financial support based on work hours.

Likes (Value for money): NAU offers quality education, experienced faculty, and strong career support at a comparatively lower tuition fee than many other U.S universities. The tuition fee is justified as the course structure includes hands-on projects and access to search opportunities.

Dislikes (Part time work): While on-campus jobs are available through Federal work-study, they are competitive and limited. Off-campus jobs are mostly restricted for international students due to visa rules. Balancing work with academics is manageable.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2026

5.0

Northern Arizona University offers good education, qualified faculty and good facilities.

Tips: Northern Arizona University offers a very good education from qualified faculty and has good facilities. International students can also expect $7,000 scholarships every semester. Plus, there is a good Indian community here to help you out if you're an Indian student. The faculty is very friendly and always willing to help students, even going so far as to hold office and tutoring hours every week to answer student questions. All the faculty here are very well qualified and do an amazing job at explaining complicated concepts so that everyone understands them.

Likes (Safety): NAU is best for student life because the campus is located in Flagstaff which is a beautiful place surrounded by snow-capped mountains with beautiful views. The campus is very big with lots of cultural events happening every week and there are also lots of sports events happening on campus.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Computer Science - Batch of 2026

4.2

The faculty is very supportive and always ready to assist students.

Tips: Northern Arizona University is a very good college for Indian students to study for a master's degree. The faculty is very supportive and always ready to assist students. Additionally, students receive a good scholarship, the location is superb both on and off campus, and it's close to a plethora of sights. There is generally a good amount of guidance available for finding and applying to internships through career services and faculty connections. Most of the internships are relevant to our study and offer practical experience and opportunities related to our field of study.

Likes (Student Life): In college, my day revolves around attending classes, studying, and engaging in extracurricular activities. On campus, various events are organized, such as workshops, cultural festivals, and sporting activities. There are a variety of student clubs and communities, ranging from sports teams and cultural groups to volunteering organizations.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025Read more

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at
Northern Arizona University
Highlights

The program focus on poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction
Students refine skills in drafting, revising and editing in a primary literary genre with the goal of producing a polished creative manuscript of marketable quality
Students learn to examine, explicate, analyze and evaluate literary texts