Pan-European MFA in Creative Writing

The tuition fee is 14,598 USD per year.

This is a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program focused on the creation of a publishable work of literature. Students study fiction, poetry, nonfiction, travel writing, or screenwriting. The program combines three fifteen-day intensive workshops held in European locations with remote studies led by faculty and supported by an international student community.

Focus areas include fiction, poetry, nonfiction, travel writing, screenwriting, dual genre.

The program structure includes three intensive fifteen-day residencies in Europe, with the remainder of the studies conducted remotely.

Graduates are prepared to publish their literary works and contribute to various literary outlets.

Applicants must assemble a quality portfolio showcasing their strongest work, ambition, and critical skills. The page provides tips on selecting work, emphasizing error-free submission and demonstrating critical thinking about writing goals.

Hybrid: The program features intensive, in-person residencies in European locations and remote distance mentorship. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.

Cedar Crest College brings a long-running academic tradition to a historic campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The college is primarily a women’s undergraduate institution, while its graduate programs are co-educational. Adult undergraduate programs welcome men and women who are returning to education or pursuing a new degree or certificate. The campus includes an arboretum, a gallery system, the Rodale Aquatic Center, and the Home of Unity and Belonging.

Academic study combines liberal arts foundations with research and hands-on opportunities. Programs span business, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, communication, creative writing, education, biological sciences, environmental conservation, exercise science, nutrition, occupational therapy, nursing, forensic science, criminal justice, the performing arts, and global studies. Nursing includes bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, practitioner, educator, administrator, forensic nursing, and nurse anesthesia pathways. Students can also pursue certificates, minors, cooperative agreements, and pre-professional concentrations.

Professional preparation is central to the Cedar Crest experience. The college has hosted a technology and talent summit bringing industry and academic leaders together, and its programs are designed to support career goals and continued relevance in work. Graduates have applied their training in settings ranging from healthcare to technology and the arts. International students should compare delivery formats carefully: programs may be on campus, online, hybrid, or low-residency. Graduate and adult options provide additional flexibility, while the traditional undergraduate experience is centered on campus.