Graduate admissions

Ready to take your next step? At NAU, we offer 90+ graduate programs designed to help you level up your skills, shift your career, or dive deeper into the field you love. From business to engineering, education to health sciences, our nationally recognized programs blend academic rigor with hands-on learning so you don’t just earn a degree, you build real experience.

As a Carnegie R1 research university, NAU is all about real-world discovery and meaningful results. Whether you’re looking to do research, gain credentials, or make a career leap, you’ll find expert faculty, supportive peers, and financial aid options to help you thrive without breaking the bank.
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Graduate school, the NAU way

Grad school at NAU isn’t just about earning a degree, it’s about shaping your future. Whether you’re chasing new credentials, switching fields, or diving into research, we’ll help you get there with mentorship, flexibility, and real-world results.

Why NAU for graduate school?

Our grad students are future leaders, researchers, and changemakers, and they choose NAU because we deliver:

  • programs built on applied research and real outcomes
  • faculty mentors who care about your goals
  • affordable tuition and real financial support
  • a stunning setting that sparks focus and creativity
  • flexible formats that fit your life and schedule

Flagstaff: Your base for inspiration

Study in Flagstaff, where mountain views meet big ideas.

Enjoy world-class surroundings with nature, four seasons, and fresh air that inspires innovative and creative thinking. Participate in a collaborative culture and a tight-knit community of driven grad students. Close to Phoenix, Sedona and a number of national research institutions, NAU Flagstaff puts you close to lots of opportunity.

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Programs that move you forward

Choose from 90+ graduate degrees and certificates built for tomorrow’s careers, including in-demand fields like health sciences, education, environmental science, business, and engineering. NAU offers pathways for research, innovation, and career advancement with Master's, doctoral, and graduate certificate options. Study online, in person, or both, while connecting with others through research and collaboration.

Mentors who've got your back

Our grad faculty are more than professors, they’re partners in your journey. They bring real-world insight and a commitment to helping you grow and succeed.

Meet your future mentors

A smart investment in your future

Grad school shouldn’t be a financial mountain to climb. At NAU, we offer:

Save big with Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)

Live out of state but love NAU? The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) makes grad school way more affordable. If you’re from a participating Western state, you could qualify for significantly reduced tuition (up to 150% of in-state rates!) Learn more on our graduate scholarships page or on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) website.

Still have questions? Email GradWRGP@nau.edu.

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