Auburn University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

The application fee for the MS programme at Auburn University is USD 70. However, the cost of the application might vary. It is suggested to double-check the current fee with the specific programme you are applying to.

Auburn University is surely a good option for international students mainly beacuse of a diverse range of excellent academic programs across various professional schools and colleges. 

Here are the reasons why you should go for Auburn University

Academics:  Auburn University offers more than 150 majors and courses to international students every year. Some of the popular courses at Auburn University are Registered Nursing, Psychology, Exercise Sciences, Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Elementary Education, Accounting, and Marketing Management.

Placements: As per the First Destination Survey (2020), the overall average annual salary stood at $55,478 and the overall median salary stood at $55,000. The salaries varied on the basis of different colleges, the details of which are provided below in a table:

College	Average Salary	Median Salary
College of Agriculture	$44,545	$43,000
College of Architecture, Design and Construction	$57,579	$61,000
College of Education	$44,176	$42,000
College of Human Sciences	$42,298	$43,000
College of Liberal Arts	$40,655	$40,000
College of Sciences and Mathematics	$44,986	$40,000
Raymond J. Harbert College of Business	$54,152	$53,000
Samuel Ginn College of Engineering	$67,541	$70,000
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences	$38,350	$37,750
School of Nursing	$50,948	$50,000

(souce Shiksha placements)

Location of the university - The Auburn University is in Albama and it is in a location where arts & culture, technology industry and entertainment industry providing endless internship. International Students have access to beaches, outdoor activities, live music/performances and attractions which makes their make campus life more enjoyable. The location gives Auburn students an additional mark to study.

Ranking: Auburn University ranks 801-1000 in QS World University Ranking in 2024 and 579 in Global Universities US News & World Report in 2023. Coming to the QS World University Ranking 2023, the rank of Auburn University was 1001-1200. Auburn University is ranked among the top universities in the USA by QS.

Fees: : The cost of attending Auburn University for Indian students can vary depending on several factors. Tuition fees for international students at Auburn University are typically higher than for US citizens. However, it is important that the tuition fee can change over time, and it is recommended to visit the official website to recheck the fees and accommodation.

Candidates need to prove their English language proficiency for securing admission at Auburn University. Apart from IELTS, Auburn also accepts TOEFL and PTE as English language proof. Auburn also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Below, we have given the English language score requirement for different exams determined by Auburn University.

• TOEFL iBT score of 79 (Internet-Based Test)
• TOEFL, PTE score of 213 (Computerized Test)
• TOEFL, PTE score of 550 (Written Paper-Based Test
• PTE score of 53

Below are the requirements for MS in Cs programme at Auburn University:

1. Applicant must have a BS degree in a related field (Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Information Systems, etc.) and undergraduate transcripts (GPA)

2. Minimum background includes the following undergraduate courses or equivalent:

   1. Functional programming

   2. Object-oriented Programming

   3. Data Structure

3. The Masters of Science degree requires a minimum of 30 graduate semester credit hours.  The followingb courses are required:

• COMP7300 Advanced Computer Architecture (3 hours)
• COMP7990 Research and Thesis (6 hours)
• The remaining courses are at the discretion of the student and the director of graduate programs (i.e., GPO). All courses in the degree must be taken for a grade. The exception is COMP7990, Research and Thesis, which is offered only in incomplete/complete format.
• COMP7270Advanced Algorithms (3 hours)
• COMP7500 Advanced Operating Systems (3 hours)

4. However, if the minimum background needed to succeed in this programme is not met, an appropriate pre-requisite course will be recommended. 

5. Applicants must provide proof of sufficient financial resources (Bank statement and/or letter from your sponsor in English). The bank statement should show at least $27,363 available.

6. Applicants must submit a minimum English Language proficiency as mentioned below: 

• TOEFL iBT score of 79 (Internet-Based Test).

• TOEFL, PTE score of 213 (Computerized Test).

• TOEFL, PTE score of 550 (Written Paper-Based Test.

• PTE score of 53.

• IELTS - a minimum of 6.5 and above.

The most popular majors at Auburn University are Business, Management, Marketing; Engineering; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Health Professions; Communication, Journalism; Computer and Information Sciences, Social Sciences, Education; Agricultural/Animal/Plant/ and Veterinary Science.

Some of the tips for students starting their first-semester at the Auburn University are:

• Students who applied for Auburn University must be humble and should interact with as many people as possible. Mainly beacause, the more people you talk to the better knowledge you get. 
• Attend as many gathering and parties as much as you can. 
• Applicants should avoid missing classess, as 70% of learning comes from students going to classes. 
• Students can get invovlved with extracuricular activities, i.e joing university clubs, sports etc. This will also look good on a portfolio in the longer run. 

Once the AUM University Office of Global Initiatives has received all documents such as test scores, academic transcripts, certificates, or evaluations, then the below-given timelines will be applicable.

• UG Applications: 5-8 business days
• Graduate Applications: 2-3 weeks

Some of the popular programmes of Auburn University for international students are MS, B.E / B.Tech, MBA / PGDM, BBA, B.Sc, MEM, MA, etc. More than 140 undergraduate majors and minors are available at Auburn University, which is divided into 13 schools and colleges. The graduate school also grants master's degrees in more than 100 fields of study. Candidates may also submit an application for admission to dual degree programmes, graduate certificate programmes, or graduate online courses.