THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Michigan stands as one of the top-ranked institutions in the United States, renowned not only for its academic excellence but also for its profound impact on the world of literature. Home to one of the nation’s most prestigious writing programs, Helen Zeller's Writing Program, the university has nurtured countless literary icons, from Pulitzer Prize-winning authors to celebrated poets and novelists.
With 13 undergraduate and 12 graduate programs dedicated to literary studies, creative writing, and related disciplines, the University of Michigan has earned its place as a leading institution in the U.S., fostering the next generation of literary talent through rigorous academic and creative pursuits.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
UNDERGRADUATE
English; Comparative Literature; Creative Writing and Literature; Arts and Ideas in the Humanities; Drama; Screenwriting; Classical, Romanic, German, and Slavic Languages and Literatures; Asian and Middle East Studies. Linguistics.
GRADUATE
English Language and Literature; Comparative Literature; Creative Writing (MFA); Theatre & Drama, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Classical Studies; Romance, Germanic, Asian, and Slavic Languages and Literatures; Middle East Studies, and Linguistics.
GRADUATE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
GENRES OF STUDY:
Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction
COST OF ATTENDANCE:
Fully-Funded for All Students
ADMISSION RATE:
2%
INCOMING CLASS SIZE:
9 Students per Genre
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Full Fellowships, Health Insurance, and One Post-Graduate Year of Funding
RESIDENCY:
Full, On-Campus Residency Only
