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Vibrant Research Environment
Auburn is an R1 institution where graduate students take on real-world challenges from day one. With expert faculty guidance, hands-on experience, and opportunities to present research findings at events like the Student Research Symposium, you'll be prepared to make a meaningful impact in your field.
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Student-Centered Learning
With a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 1,400+ graduate faculty, you’ll get personalized mentorship and access to innovative, real-world learning — from labs and fieldwork to collaborative projects that build the skills employers value most.
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Supportive Graduate Community
At Auburn, you’ll join a welcoming community where graduate students are valued, supported, and connected. From engaged faculty mentors to active student organizations and campus resources, Auburn fosters a sense of belonging that extends beyond the classroom.

Resources

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended

  • Official test scores, where required by the program, which may include:

    • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test (see program/department website for details).

    • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for management, finance, Master of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy programs

    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)  or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, for international applicants.

  • $60 domestic/$70 international application fee

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Auburn offers 200+ graduate degrees and 400+ graduate program options, including graduate minors, graduate certificates, and concurrent degree programs.
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The Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning engages, supports and empowers Auburn’s academic community in scholarly teaching through instructional technology and learning experience design.

Other courses and workshops are offered through the AU Libraries to develop professional skills inpresentation and multimedia design skills, or research and writing skills such as the Savvy Researcher Bootcamps. 

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Students must be pursuing a degree and must be enrolled at least half time (5 hours for graduate students) in courses required for their degree in order to receive federal aid. Students pursuing only a certificate do not qualify for federal aid. The FAFSA is the only form a student is required to complete to be considered for student assistance from any of the Title IV HEA programs, except for information needed to ensure the student’s eligibility for such assistance (e.g., information needed to complete verification or to demonstrate compliance with the student eligibility provisions of the HEA and the regulations). Additional information, if requested, will be listed on the student’s AU Access My Finances page after results of the FAFSA are received.

Cost and Funding Opportunities Veterans Benefits

Graduate assistantships are a great way to get hands-on experience while studying at Auburn. To qualify for an assistantship offer, a graduate student must:

  • Be admitted to a graduate degree-seeking or certificate program. Students admitted to those programs will be classified as MST, EDS, PH.D., GCRT or GPR.
  • Be registered for at least one course during each academic term of the assistantship.
  • Satisfy the minimum course load specifications of the individual departments and make satisfactory progress toward the degree.
Graduate Assistantship Info

Through AU Involve, students can connect with others across campus with similar hobbies, sports or religious interests, or activism in various advocacy groups. From our Graduate Student Council to the International Student Organization and the Black Graduate and Professional Student Association, there are many ways to get involved in campus life as a graduate student.

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Student Awards
The Graduate School recognizes academic excellence with a variety of awards to students each year. For details on the awards offered, please visit Graduate Awards.

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