Auburn University is a public, land-grant, R1 institution that offers over 200 graduate degree programs and 400+ graduate program options across 12 academic colleges. U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 “Best Colleges” report ranked Auburn University among the nation’s top 100 universities and number 47 in the nation’s top 50 public institutions. The university is located in the heart of Auburn, Alabama, with a population of 80,500. Auburn has a thriving research culture where opportunties abound, with a research park housing technology companies from orthotics to pharmaceuticals, and aeronautics to cybersecurity defense.

Known for academic rigor and high research activity, Auburn University faculty continue to search for practical solutions to real-world problems in both their classrooms and laboratories. With a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, our 1,426 graduate faculty provide mentorship to students as they explore coursework, research, and hands-on technologically innovative learning methods.

Graduate students enjoy a vibrant campus community with events, clubs, athletics, and student organizations such as the Graduate Student Council, the Black Graduate & Professional Student Association, numerous professional societies, and 50+ international student organizations. The Princeton Review ranked Auburn University’s students as the happiest in the country. It’s no wonder our notable alumni go on to lead some of the world’s most recognizable companies, including Apple, Inc., blast off into space on NASA missions, and conduct cutting-edge research in laboratories all over the world that impact the quality of life for all.
 

We invite you to learn more about our programs and our university at graduate.auburn.edu.