Auburn University is a public land-grant research university in Auburn, Alabama. It is best known for engineering, architecture, veterinary medicine, agriculture and business, with one of the strongest alumni networks in the American South. Choose it for a traditional campus experience and an engineering degree at moderate public-university cost.
Auburn, United States
Official website: auburn.edu
#951
Top 50 (U.S. News)
R1 — very high research activity
Among the top undergraduate architecture programmes in the US
$30,000 – $35,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$13,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on auburn.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science and Software Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Mechanical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA (Harbert College of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Samuel Ginn College of Engineering — one of the largest engineering colleges in the South.
Architecture — the Rural Studio design-build programme is known worldwide.
Auburn Family — an alumni network known for loyalty and hiring fellow graduates.
Jordan-Hare Stadium — an 88,000-seat centre of campus life.
Graduates join Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Mercedes-Benz's Alabama plant, Southern Company and Atlanta's firms.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Engineering bachelor's graduates report median starting salaries around USD 70,000-80,000.
Harbert business graduates move into finance and management roles in Atlanta and Birmingham.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 1,800-acre campus fills the centre of Auburn, with Samford Hall's clock tower at its heart, the engineering complex to the west and the stadium and residence halls nearby.
Auburn is a friendly college town of about 80,000 people with low rent and a mild climate. Atlanta is two hours away by car.
Form I-20 issued by Auburn
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Undergraduate admission is rolling, with Early Action rounds on 15 October and 1 November 2026 for fall 2027 that give the best chance at scholarships; applications stay open into spring. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most engineering master's closing between January and April.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August), spring (January) or summer (May). Most engineering and computer science master's programmes also admit for spring, while the Harbert MBA and information systems master's are fall only. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. The Office of International Programs issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science and software engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, the Harbert MBA and information systems attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their grades when they apply by the Early Action deadlines; need-based aid is not available. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships, which are common in engineering and agriculture.
