Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Champaign

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Overview

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the finest universities in USA. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provides Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at PG level. The duration of this course is 3 years. This course attracts students from all over the world. To enrol in this course, international students must fulfil all the admission requirements. The admission requirement at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign include standardized tests like TOEFL and Duolingo. The first year tuition fees University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is USD 28,464 (INR 2,732,259). Moreover, the students must be ready for other expenses such as rent, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc.

Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹27.25 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in USA such as rent, food, medical, travel & other expenditures. The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students & some other fees that may be charged by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign over the duration of studies. The first year tuition fee for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is around USD 28,464 (INR 2,732,259). For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, refer the table given below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 27,25,438

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.75036 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 30ᵗʰ December 2025

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in the final two years of undergraduate coursework.

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Rankings

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#101	Performing Arts QS, 2025

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
at
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Placements

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Internship Available	Yes

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

42% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Fun loving

Liberal

Internships4.2

Part time work4.8

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.4

Public transportation5

Safety4.7

Indian Food3.6

Permanent Immigration3.4

Anonymous

Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2027

4.3

Amazing curriculum and campus life.

Tips: One of the greatest universities in the US. Amazing curriculum and campus life. Plenty of on campus part-time opportunities. It's a campus town so you get to experience student life first hand. Multiple events and competitions take place all year round.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 150

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2027

4.5

Quite safe campus town to explore.

Tips: Location is remote but a very lovely town with a lot of students and a friendly environment. In my opinion it's better than the city. Part time is easy and food options are also available. The university is very big with a lot of events happening so you always have something to enjoy. Campus town is quite safe, people can roam around at midnight without fear plus the bus services are good.

Likes (Safety): Crimes do happen but it's rare. MTD Connect is a good feature that operates in the campus town which allows you to go from one place to another in the campus town and it's free of cost.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The US in general is a difficult place for permanent settlement so it does not make sense to give any US university above 3 stars. The US is a bad choice for permanent settlement.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 650

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100000

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more

Arnaav Anand Verified Icon

Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2026

4.4

The university provides you with all the required tools; you just need to know how to build it.

Tips: Students must know that the university provides all the necessary facilities for them to succeed but it is up to them to do the work. The opportunities are plenty; you just need to be active enough. The goal here is to network with as many industry professionals and alumni as possible to get a head start and make a career for yourself.

Likes (Safety): There are facilities like safe rides, campus security and being a college town full of students, the safety is pretty high standard. I have personally never experienced any security so far in the 2 years I have stayed on campus. It has all the safety precautions and safeguards in place.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent settlement is way different from attending college. It is dependent on a lot of factors like intention, job aspects, etc. The university provides a good opportunity to learn and work in a good company but a permanent settlement comes way in the future and is not dependent on college but rather the job you pursue.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1025

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104100

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more

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Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2026

4.7

Opportunities, impact and academics.

Tips: UIUC offers strong, rigorous programs, especially in Data and Analytics. The coursework is hands-on and project based, so prior exposure to tools like Python, SQL or visualization helps. It is easy to get part-time jobs on campus. Also, campus life is pretty amazing.

Likes (Indian Food): Signature Grill offers very nice South Indian Food. Average price for a single person is 12 dollars. We have Bombay Market serving items starting from 3.99, which is very cheap for students. It offers various types of Indian cuisines making it the most popular spot for Indian students.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership - Batch of 2026

4.3

A big university in a small town with modern facilities.

Tips: The university is truly awesome, you don't have to worry about that. If you are looking for a calm but fun town to spend your 5 years of the Ph.D, then you are looking at the right place. It's very fresh in here. If you are expecting US city life, then you probably need to go to Chicago, which is around 3 hours away from here. There are many on-campus jobs available and even plenty of off-campus jobs as well. If you are a graduate student, it's even better because you can work with professors on their research projects. The hourly pay is also not bad as the expenses in this town are very low. Overall, I am very satisfied with the environment, people, university culture, eating out options, etc.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): In general, there are fewer immigration options in the US. Provided the current scenario, the opportunities are getting even fewer. If I get a chance to permanently immigrate to the US, I would definitely not think twice about it. But the chances are better if you are from a STEM field or Academia.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1400

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025Read more

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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Highlights

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is offered by College of Liberal Arts and Sciences under University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 3 Years.
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