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Applications for the Fall 2026 MFA in Literary Translation are open.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about our program, please be in touch with the program director Keith Vincent (kvincent@bu.edu)
Apply by February 15, 2026.
You can apply here.
Application Requirements
- a personal statement describing your level of proficiency in the language you wish to translate from, your experience in literary translation, and what you hope to gain from the MFA
- a translation sample from the source language into English (10-12 double-spaced pages of prose or drama, or 80-100 lines of verse) accompanied by the relevant passage of the original text(s).
- a sample of critical writing in English (8-12 double-spaced pages)
- three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts of B.A., B.S., or Master’s degree (B.A/B.S. must be completed prior to September 2022)
- TOEFL score if appropriate
To request more information from Boston University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, please click here.