Augsburg University, Minneapolis is a reputed centre for liberal arts and professional studies offering admission in 50 undergraduate and 11 graduate degrees to nearly 3,400 students every year.  The university is a coveted name in the US Education System and thus is selective in offering admissions with an acceptance rate of 69%. Around 2.5% of students applying at the institute are international candidates coming from 47 nations around the world. The student-faculty ratio at Auggies is 12:1.

Augsburg University is offering face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes this fall semester to encourage maximum teacher-student engagement amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants have to submit an essay and a LOR with the application. ACT and SAT are optional for UG admission and are required in lieu of ELP scores. However, if the candidate is opting for the English language exam then an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 80 is necessary. All the required transcripts should be sent directly to the Admissions Office from the applicant’s high school.

Highlights

Application Portal UG: Common Application
Graduate: Augsburg University Online Portal
Application Fee Waived for online applicants
Acceptance Rate 69%
Retention Rate 72% approx.
ACT Code 2080
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Intake Sessions Fall/Summer/Spring/Rolling
Financial Aid Scholarships, private loans, grants

Augsburg University Admission Deadlines

Candidates need to apply and submit all the required documents by the deadlines of US universities. The institute offers a range of courses for international students and provides admissions to them in the two seasons of Spring and Fall. The deadlines for the same areas are mentioned below.

Terms First-year students Transfer students
Spring November 1 November 1
Priority deadline for Fall December 1 March 15
Rolling application for Fall December-August March-August

Augsburg University International Admissions

Augsburg University has 80 international students from 44 countries. SAT or ACT are optional for applicants but are recommended to be taken into consideration. International students are required to take the English proficiency tests. IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or MELAB is accepted with a minimum score given below. To apply for admission, the applicant has to fulfil the following requirements as well.

Application Portal: Common application

Application Fee: N/A

Basic Admission Requirements:

  • Official transcripts of educational institutions attended previously.
  • The transcripts should be sent directly from the school, board or institution and should be translated into English.
  • Letter of academic recommendation by guidance counsellor or teacher.
  • Scores of one of the exams to study in the USA.
  • Essay
  • ACT/SAT score (Optional)
  • Financial documentation
  • Visa
  • Photograph
  • Other specific departmental requirements.

All the required documents must be sent via Email/Fax/Mail directly to the admission office from the respective school, recommender, officials, and/or board.

English Proficiency Test Scores

Applicants who do not belong to English speaking countries will have to provide evidence for their proficiency in the English Language. They can take up any of the standardized exams like TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, MELAB, etc. Below is the list of test scores accepted by the university:

Tests Minimum Score (UG) Minimum Score (Graduate)
TOEFL 80 80 (a subscore of 20 on each writing and speaking section)
IELTS 6.5 6.5
DUOLINGO 105 -
MELAB - 80

*Successful completion of the mastery level and faculty recommendation from the Global language institute is also accepted.

*Academically qualified candidates, who do not meet English language proficiency criteria, will be admitted conditionally.

Visa Process for International Students

  • Once students get admission and decide to attend Augsburg, the university will issue the SEVIS Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20 after receiving all necessary documents.
  • To obtain form I-20 from Augsburg, students need to submit the following documents-
    • Proof of financial documents (bank statements/Government support letter etc)
    • Copy of the first page of their passport
    • SEVIS transfer form for transferring students from other US institutions
  • Upon receipt of the I-20, students need to review all their documents accurately.
  • Students need to pay the mandatory SEVIS-fee after that.
  • Next, students should apply for a visa to study in the USA at the U.S embassy or consulate. There are several steps-
    • Complete the online visa application form- DS-160
    • Students should upload their recent passport photographs
    • Schedule an interview. Here, they need to bring a printed copy of the visa application form.

Augsburg University Undergraduate Admissions

Auggies offer day undergraduate and adult undergraduate programs in Business, Finance, Marketing, Elementary Education, International Relations, Computer Science, Music and others. Candidates need to apply through the common application. there is no application fee for UG courses at Augsburg University. The SAT/ACT scores are an option exam one can attempt.

  • Where to Apply- Common application
  • Application Fee- N/A
  • Admission Requirements-
    • Official secondary school transcripts/ results/ or mark sheets
    • One letter of reference from a teacher or a guidance counsellor
    • SAT/ACT scores
    • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 570
    • ACT English and Reading: 22
    • ELP score

Augsburg University Graduate Admissions

Augsburg University offers seven masters programs. Students need to share official transcripts along with a professional credential evaluation certificate from all previously attended colleges/universities along with ELP scores and proof of finances. However, there are specific requirements for a particular masters program of Auggies that are discussed in detail below.

  • Where to Apply: Augsburg Online Application Portal
  • Application Fee: 35 USD (waived for online applicants)
Requirements Master of Business Administration Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Social Work Master of Education MA in Nursing
Application Deadline Fall: Priority- July 15
Final- August 15
Spring: Priority – November 15
Final- December 15
Summer: Priority- March 1
Final- April 15		 Rolling January 15 Rolling –
Application Fee Waived Waived Waived Waived Waived
Academic Prerequisites Bachelor degree from a recognized university Bachelor degree from a recognized university -Bachelor degree from a recognized university;
completion of liberal arts courses- 4 in social sciences,
3 in humanities, 1 in biology and 1 in statistics; minimum GPA of 3.0		 Bachelor degree from a recognized university Bachelor degree/associate degree in nursing;
registered nurse license; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
GMAT/GRE Not required Not required Not Required Not required Not required
Recommendation Required (2) Required (2) Required (3) Not required Required (2)
Resume/CV Required Required Not required Not required Required
Personal Statement Required Required Required Required Not Required
Essay Required Required Not Required Not required Required
ELP Score Required Required Required Required Required
Admission Interview Required Not Required Not Required Not required Not required

Point of Contact: All relevant application items and supplementary materials should reach the below address-

Graduate Admissions Office
Augsburg University, CB 65
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Fax: 612-330-1590
Phone: 612-330-1101
Email: mbainfo@augsburg.edu

Once the application to Augsburg is complete, the university is usually able to make a decision on acceptance in about 4-6 weeks, though sometimes the university may take additional time to review the application.

Auggies evaluates applicants seeking to study in the USA on a variety of factors, including GPAs, the academic rigour of their coursework, their writing samples (including our short-answer questions), academic letter of recommendation, extra-curricular activities, and demonstrated leadership in their communities.

FAQ

Ques. Is SAT/ACT score mandatory for undergraduate students at Augsburg University?

Ans: Augsburg University offers a test-optional admission policy. Students who feel that their SAT/ACT test scores may reflect their academic success should feel free to submit their scores along with their application.

Ques. What scholarships are international students eligible for at Augsburg University?

Ans: Incoming first-year undergraduate and transfer international students at Augsburg University will automatically be awarded an International Regents Scholarship of 30,000 USD /year (if living on campus) or 25,000 USD/year (if living off-campus). International graduate applicants are not eligible to receive any Augsburg scholarships.

Ques. Do the high school transcripts need to be officially evaluated when submitted to Augsburg University?

Ans: All high school transcripts are evaluated by Augsburg University. The university does not require official evaluations of high school transcripts. However, students should make sure to submit a copy of all transcripts along with English translation if the originals are in another language.

Ques. Where can the application status be tracked at Augsburg University?

Ans: Students can track their application status in their individual accounts on the Augsburg University official website.