Beginning in 2025, BU MFA Playwriting admits two (2) students each year. Applications are open for the 2026-27 academic year. The application deadline is December 15, 2025.
To apply, complete the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Admissions Application. When you fill out this application, indicate that your intended course of study is the graduate MFA Playwriting Program.
As part of your application, the Playwriting Program requires that you submit:
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- One original full-length play (approx. 60 pages or more). We are looking for writers who demonstrate an adept use of language, a strong sense of theatricality, and a facility for character-driven dramatic action.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are due by January 15
- A current resumé or CV
Financial Aid
All MFA Playwriting students receive full tuition scholarships, as well as a non service stipend or teaching fellowship in each Fall and Spring semester of their enrollment.
More information about financial aid for MFA students can be found here.
Questions
If you have questions about the MFA Playwriting Program, please email Program Director Nathan Davis at davisn@bu.edu; questions about the admissions process can be directed to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Admissions Office at 617-353-2696.
You may also wish to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section on this page.