Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. The institution has developed rapidly, especially since moving to a 500-acre campus east of Montgomery in 1971. 

Auburn University enrolls more than 24,602 students per semester. More than 800 Auburn students study abroad each year. The University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. There are more than 140 majors from which students can choose.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.v

Participants:

Intensive English Program (IEP) offers intensive English instruction, orientation to American culture, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) preparation to international students and scholars from throughout the world. This program is designed for those who are not completely proficient in English and who would like to improve their English skills in a pleasant, academic environment. The IEP is open to persons eighteen years of age or older who have already attained a basic knowledge of English. IEP participants are students preparing for study in an American university, business people and professionals seeking to improve their English communication skills, and visitors to the United States who want to study English while becoming familiar with American culture. The IEP offers 25 hours of intensive English language training per week. A Core Course (2 hours daily) consists of instruction in English grammar, writing, and oral communication skills. Topics in American culture are covered in the Reading and Vocabulary class, which meets every day for one hour. A Listening/speaking class meets daily for one hour to practice English conversation skills and to reinforce the content of the Reading Course. Interviewing, small group discussions, role plays, and debates are included.

A TOEFL preparation class meets one hour every day to improve students' test-taking skills.

Program Charges:
The tuition for one term (eight weeks) of study in the IEP is $1,750.
Application Fee (one-time only): $50
Tuition and Fees: $1,750
International Student Fee: $103