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Auburn University

Auburn University is a public university in Auburn, Alabama, with over 200 graduate degree programmes and a broad engineering college. International students can apply directly, or through Auburn Global if their English scores are lower. Many graduate programmes make test scores optional.

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Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

LevelTuitionIn rupeesFor
UGUSD 39,658 / yearabout ₹37.7 lakhinternational undergraduate tuition and fees, 2027-28 estimate; living $15,000, health insurance $2,317; total $56,975
PGUSD 39,658 / yearabout ₹37.7 lakhinternational graduate tuition and fees, 2027-28 estimate; total with living and insurance $56,975

Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG)
ACT or SAT required for all international freshman applicants. No minimum freshman GPA listed; no India-specific percentage published. Lower English scores can go through Auburn Global.
After a degree (PG)
A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution or its equivalent; equivalency decided by Graduate School evaluators. A 3-year Indian degree is not addressed on the page.
IELTS
UG 6.5; graduate 6.5
TOEFL
UG 79 iBT; graduate 79 (each section 16) or 4.5 on post-21 Jan 2026 scale
PTE
UG 53
DUOLINGO
Graduate 115 (110 each section)
WAIVER
UG: US high school graduation or English 1100/1120 at a US institution with C or better
Tests
UG: ACT/SAT required. Graduate: test scores optional for many programmes (check programme page).
Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

  • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (thesis or non-thesis, 30 credit hours)PG
  • Computer Science and Software Engineering (graduate programmes, Department of CSSE)PG
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering (graduate programmes)PG
  • Master of Engineering Management (online; five options)PG
Apply

How and when to apply

Route: Direct application (UG via Auburn admissions; graduate via Graduate School)

Application fee: Graduate: $70

  • 1 February 2027 Fall 2027 (freshman) · Freshman scholarship application deadline 12 February
  • 1 February 2027 Summer 2027 (freshman)
  • 1 November 2026 Spring 2027 · Passed
  • 3 months before term start Graduate (any term) · Application, fee and official test scores
Funding

Scholarships

  • Freshman scholarships (AUSOM portal)International freshmen; apply by 12 February
After you graduate

Work after study

US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).

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