Auburn University: Courses, Fees & Scholarships

Indian students should plan their Auburn University expenses well ahead of the December 1, 2026, scholarship priority deadline. Annual postgraduate base tuition is USD 37,554 per year (INR 36.05 lakhs), while undergraduate nonresident tuition is USD 37,596 per year (INR 36.09 lakhs), including Computer Engineering.

• Intakes: Fall (primary), Spring (select programmes)
• When to Pay: Fall 2027 enrollment by 1 May 2027
• Scholarships: PG fellowship priority is 15 Jan 2027

Currency note: All INR figures in this article use USD 1 = INR 94.59, the live rate as of 22 October 2026

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Auburn University Tuition Fees by Programme

Auburn University offers 79 master's programmes, 53 doctoral programmes, and a wide range of UG courses. Tuition is charged per credit hour, with rates of USD 1,975 (INR 1.28 lakhs) for PG courses and USD 1,483 (INR 1.42 lakhs) for UG courses.

Auburn University PG Fees

Most MS programmes at Auburn University have a 2-year duration, with total tuition of USD 68,128 (INR 65.40 lakhs).

Auburn University UG Fees

Most UG programmes at Auburn University take 4 years to complete, with annual tuition of USD 37,596 (INR 36.09 lakhs) for international students.

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Auburn University Scholarships

Auburn University offers merit-based scholarships for international UG freshmen and assistantships for graduate students. While its major scholarships are not exclusively designed for Indian students, eligible applicants from India can apply if they meet the required academic and funding criteria.

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Cost of Living at Auburn University 

Auburn offers a relatively budget-friendly college-town lifestyle compared with many major US cities. The following estimates are taken from Auburn University's 2026-27 cost of attendance and converted into monthly expenses to help students plan their budgets.

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Total Cost of Studying at Auburn University

The Master of Science (MS) programme is used as the cost example, as Auburn publishes a standard living allowance rather than separate low and high estimates. The university's 12-month international cost benchmark is USD 53,259 (INR 50.38 lakhs), while UG students living on campus incur total annual expenses of USD 63,540 (INR 60.10 lakhs).

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Auburn University Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

Auburn publishes an enrollment deadline but does not specify one universal deposit amount. The Fall 2027 freshman enrollment deadline is May 1, 2027, with a 15-day payment window.

Payment Methods

Auburn University charges an international graduate application fee of USD 70 (INR 6,621) and an UG application fee of USD 60 (INR 5,675). Both fees are paid online using a credit or debit card.

• Payment method: Use the channel listed on Auburn’s student bill or offer
• Bank transfer: Enter the student ID exactly as the payment reference
• Education loan: Arrange disbursement before the university’s due date
• Receipts: Keep card and bank-transfer receipts for visa and university records

Tuition Payment Steps

Follow these 5 steps to manage tuition payments at Auburn University, from accepting your offer and paying the required deposit to receiving Form I-20, clearing your semester balance, and maintaining payment records.

1. Accept offer: Review the programme’s deposit terms
2. Enrollment deposit: Pay by the stated deadline, if required
3. Form I-20: Obtain it after submitting financial documents and completing required payments
4. Tuition balance: Pay according to Auburn’s semester schedule
5. Visa records: Keep all payment receipts for the F-1 visa application

Also check: F-1 Student Visa Application (USA)