Master of Fine Arts in Writing
at WashU, St. Louis

3.7 /5

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Master of Fine Arts in Writing
at
WashU
Overview

Offered at the PG level of study by the Washington University in St. Louis, Master of Fine Arts in Writing is one of the top choices among international students around the globe. Students can do this course over a period of 2 years. Plus, candidates must meet the minimum score requirements for aptitude test and English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo for admissions to the university for Master of Fine Arts in Writing. Also, they must submit all the required documents. When it comes to the expenses of studying this program, the cost is divided into two parts, annual tuition cost and the cost of living. The annual Washington University in St. Louis tuition fee for Master of Fine Arts in Writing is around USD 57,750 (INR 5,543,423). Note that this amount does not include:

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Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹55.30 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

Master of Fine Arts in Writing

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Master of Fine Arts in Writing
at
WashU
Fees

For attending the Washington University in St. Louis for Master of Fine Arts in Writing, students have to pay the tuition fee as well as the living expenses. The Washington University in St. Louis Master of Fine Arts in Writing fee structure varies for domestic and international students.

Foreign students will have to pay USD 57,750 (INR 5,543,423) for the first-year of study.

Refer to the table below for the breakdown of expenses for the Washington University in St. Louis Master of Fine Arts in Writing cost of attendance:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 55,29,583

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.75036 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 28ᵗʰ September 2024

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Master of Fine Arts in Writing
at
WashU
Entry Requirements

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Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a cognate field.

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Master of Fine Arts in Writing
at
WashU
Rankings

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Rank	Rank Publisher
#20	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#34	USA Ranking QS, 2026
#67	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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Master of Fine Arts in Writing
at
WashU
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Washington University in St. Louis
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

25% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Sporty

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Internships3

Part time work2.5

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.8

Value for money3.3

Public transportation4.3

Safety4

Indian Food3.5

Permanent Immigration3.3

Anonymous

Masters in Business Administration/Architecture - Batch of 2026

3.7

Great for academics and student life.

Tips: The campus is quite friendly and very academic as well. The course selection is diverse and you can truly learn a lot by simply exploring and attending lectures. Professors are passionate, which helps. I would say there are some areas that can be avoided after sunset as well. Tuition is expensive here.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2400

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 105275

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025Read more

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MS in Materials Science & Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.1

A beautiful campus with rigorous research work and wonderful opportunities.

Tips: WashU is a great campus for studying, often regarded as the hidden Ivy or Harvard of the Midwest. But apart from this, it holds a strong position in engineering branches, especially in Biomedical sciences, due to its highly reputed M.Ed campus. This is a great college to pursue higher studies, if you can manage expenses well and get some good internships or part-time jobs, as it's a private university, so it is expensive like other private universities.

Likes (Student Life): WashU's student life offers a lot of opportunities, be it in terms of choice of interesting courses, projects and mentors to work with. Apart from rigorous academics, it has a variety of student clubs, some of which work on serious projects like WashU Racing and the Satellite club. It has a world class play field and recreation centre with a good gym and indoor playground.

Dislikes (Safety): The WashU campus is pretty safe. It has not only campus police but St Louis police patrol around the university. Near campus, there are a lot of emergency phone pillars to reach out for help. But, there are a few areas in St. Louis that are considered unsafe, especially near Delmar Station or beyond Delmar Loop, so it is always advised not to roam alone in dark hours.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1550

Prepping time for classes22 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 40000

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Genetic Epidemiology - Batch of 2027

3.6

Good place; highly underrated.

Tips: The semester doesn't really wait for anyone and I was thrust into the middle of classes, assignments and research work from the beginning. This can also be because my programme is one of the most challenging ones and requires consistent research. The facilities are great and so is the reputation. My professors are very wise and the city is friendly and welcoming.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1925

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102175

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Arts in Statistics - Batch of 2026

3.4

Research and good academic potential.

Tips: You will be expected to give your best as the academic standard here is very high, so if you're passionate about research and academia, this is a good option to consider for your post graduation mainly. Labs are well funded but the cost of tuition can be very high for some so come prepared as it will be a big investment. Accommodation shouldn't be a problem as there are numerous options not too far from campus and the administration is helpful when needed.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2350

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102950

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025Read more

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Master of Fine Arts in Writing
at
WashU
Highlights

Master of Fine Arts in Writing is offered by School of Arts and Science under Washington University in St. Louis, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 2 Years.
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