Applying to the Program & Costs
The Shaindy Rudoff Graduate Program in Creative Writing (within the English Literature MA) accepts a diverse student body from around the world. We have welcomed students of all ages from Australia to Zimbabwe, The Netherlands, Egypt, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Brazil, the UK, South Africa, the United States, Canada, India, Ireland, and, of course, Israel.
All applicants must have a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent. Students who did not major in English literature or a related field as undergraduates or graduates may be asked to take at least two prerequisite courses (hashlamot) from the Department of English Literature and Linguistics. Their cost is not included in the standard tuition fees.
Applications must be submitted to the department by September 15, 2025.
You are invited to write to Prof. Marcela Sulak with questions about the Creative Writing Program at barilanwriting@gmail.com .
Application InstructionsImportant Notice: Before your application can go to the Bar-Ilan University MA committee, it must first be approved by the Department of English Literature and Linguistics. Those who register through the university without being approved by the Department of English Literature and Linguistics will not be refunded the initial registration fee if they are rejected by the department. A. Step One- Apply to the Shaindy Rudoff Graduate Program in Creative Writing (Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry, Literary Translation)In order to apply, please be prepared with all of the following materials. All materials will be uploaded on Slideroom. To apply for the 2025-26 academic year, please click the following link -
2. Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation from professors or if unavailable, from employers. They must be on letterhead and signed. 3. Transcript: When you apply to the program, you must send us a transcript. It need not be official. HOWEVER, if your application is approved by the program, you must then submit an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT to the MA committee for all your undergraduate and graduate work. This transcript should be submitted directly to the MA office. B. Step Two- Apply through the University's General Online ApplicationShould you receive a notice from the Department of English Literature and Linguistics recommending your acceptance, you must then apply through the university's general online system. You can do so by filling out this form in English International students can read about Tuition fees here. NOTE : Under the section called "Maslul Limudim", you should fill in the following: MA with Thesis- Creative Writing Program Last day to apply through the department: September 15, 2025 Last day to apply through the university's online registration: October 10, 2025
CostsTuition: The tuition for Israelis is determined by the Government of Israel. Please contact the Tuition Department for any and all tuition questions, or click here to read more on their website.
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