NAU Graduate College
Grad school, elevated
A better world is waiting. If you’re ready to pursue your next opportunity—whether intellectual, professional, or personal—then Northern Arizona University’s flexible, challenging graduate programs will help you get to your next level. Study in Flagstaff, online or statewide.
Graduate degrees and programs with a unique vantage point
Already an NAU student? Climb higher with an accelerated program that allows you to start earning your master’s while completing your bachelor’s degree.
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Whether you pursue graduate studies at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus, a statewide location, or online, NAU offers graduate students outstanding programs, hands-on mentoring, and exceptional research, scholarship, and creative activities. The NAU Graduate College supports all aspects of graduate education and provides robust professional development opportunities.
Ready to take your next step? Learn about Graduate College admissions.
Admissions requirements
Wondering if you’re eligible, or how to apply? Get more information.
International admissions
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Paying for graduate school
Costs
Tuition breakdown Understand tuition and expenses for Arizona residents and non-residents.
Scholarships
Explore scholarships We help you find scholarships and fellowships to make grad school fit your budget.
Financial aid
Find grants & loans Get more information about financing your education from the Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid.
Graduate student spotlight
Heather Foster (MS – Applied Criminology ’16) was recognized for her master’s thesis entitled How do Video Games Normalize Violence. A Qualitative Content Analysis of Popular Video Games which was listed among ProQuest’s 25 Most-Accessed Dissertations and Theses in July 2018. Her graduate work is one of the most-accessed of 2.25 million full-text graduate works across all subject areas, based on total PDF downloads in the ProQuest® Dissertations & Theses Global™ database. Congratulations to Heather on this prestigious honor!
