Creative Writing (B.A.)

Oregon State University in Corvallis, founded in 1868, is a large public research university with more than 34,000 students and a diverse international community of roughly 4,000. With 207 academic programs spanning the arts, sciences, engineering and professional fields, OSU combines deep research capacity with practical, career-focused learning. The university’s long history and scale mean well-developed laboratories, research centers and industry partnerships that support student innovation.

Academically, OSU is known for strengths in engineering, environmental science, agriculture, forestry and marine studies, and it emphasizes hands-on learning through co‑ops, internships and fieldwork. Undergraduates and graduates benefit from faculty who lead applied research and from opportunities to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. Study-abroad and exchange programs are widely available, allowing international students to both bring global perspectives to campus and gain experience abroad.

Campus life in Corvallis blends a close-knit college town atmosphere with the resources of a major university: student clubs, cultural organizations and support services tailored to international students help with orientation, housing and career planning. Financial aid, scholarship options and career services work together to prepare graduates for professional paths. For prospective international applicants seeking a research-driven, experiential education in a welcoming community, OSU offers a strong balance of academic depth and real-world preparation.

This online Bachelor of Arts program focuses on developing storytelling skills through crafting and critiquing narratives across various literary genres. Students learn to interpret, analyze, and create meaningful stories, receiving mentorship and critical feedback through workshop intensives. The curriculum blends extensive training in writing craft with rigorous literary studies.

A minimum of 180 quarter credits are required, including university core education, college core, and major requirements, with at least 36 upper-division credits. The curriculum blends extensive training in writing craft with rigorous literary studies, featuring workshop intensives.

Graduates' skills translate to careers in the entertainment industry, marketing and communications, business, journalism, and public relations, with a publishing practicum offering insights into professional writing.

The programme totals about 180 credit hours. Online. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.