Universities in Europe
87 Master's Programs in Creative Writing in Europe
- programs
- 87 programs
- universities
- 55 universities
- taught in English
- 94% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 24,022 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as MS in Creative Writing in Europe and Masters in Creative Writing in Europe.
Europe has 87 masters programs in creative writing open to international students, at 55 universities. Almost all of them — 94% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 24,022 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 17,866 USD and 30,601 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Creative Writing programs
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Top universities for Creative Writing in Europe
Ranked by how many creative writing programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- Wageningen University and Research (9)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (8)
- Coventry University, England (3)
- Edinburgh Napier University (3)
- Newcastle University (3)
- Swansea University (2)
- The University of Manchester (2)
- Manchester Metropolitan University (2)
- Kingston University, England (2)
- Birkbeck, University of London (2)
January intake in Europe
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Creative and Critical Writing MA — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
- Master in MFA Creative Writing — Manchester Metropolitan University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in MA Creative Writing — Manchester Metropolitan University · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Creative Writing in Europe: common questions
- How many creative writing programs are there in Europe?
- 87 creative writing masters programs at 55 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 10 November 2026.
- How much does a creative writing degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in creative writing in Europe is 24,022 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 17,866 USD and 30,601 USD a year.
- Can I study creative writing in Europe in English?
- Yes — 94% of the creative writing programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (82 of 87).
- Are any of these creative writing programs available online?
- 3 of the 87 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study creative writing in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist creative writing programs for your budget and profile.