The Graduate School

We create an environment that embraces and empowers the next generation of scholars and investigators, supports faculty and staff, and fosters meaningful relationships and collaborations among students across our programs and colleges.

In programs and fields ranging from the humanities and business to cybersecurity and health sciences, world-class faculty and staff members invest time, attention, and resources in our graduate students. With both traditional and online degree programs available, graduate study at Augusta University opens doors to groundbreaking research and outstanding education - and to an embracing community, meaningful connections, and wide-ranging professional opportunities.
 

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The Graduate School

Health Sciences Campus

Pavilion III

(706) 721-3278

gradstudies@augusta.edu

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Bidhan Bhandari
Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology, PhD

Embracing the Unexpected: Research Resilience, Scientific Discovery, and Advancing Human Health

For Bidhan Bhandari, becoming a scientist has meant learning to embrace curiosity, uncertainty, and the unexpected. In this month’s student spotlight, he shares how research, mentorship, and resilience have shaped his graduate experience and passion for advancing discoveries that contribute to human health.

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Facts & Figures

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The Graduate School provides life-changing, life-saving education. With approximately 1000 students enrolled in 45 graduate degree and certificate programs across 10 colleges and schools, we prepare the next generation of leaders in fields ranging from the humanities and business to cybersecurity and health sciences. From groundbreaking research and discovery to professional preparation and credentialing, we nurture and inspire innovation, expertise, and advancement. 

Our vision is to be the destination for graduate students interested in expanding their professional opportunities by offering a dynamic center of community and collaboration, supporting cutting-edge research and career development, and creating an extraordinary culture of care.


 

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News & Events

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AU raises nearly $370,000 through annual IGIVE fundraising campaign

A record number of faculty and staff donors, 2,030 in total, participated in this year's IGIVE employee campaign.

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Prospective students discover new academic paths during See Augusta

"See Augusta is a great opportunity to introduce students to programs they may not have heard of or even considered before," says Sam Reece.

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Nobody navigates graduate school alone

For a group of doctoral students, what began as individual decisions to pursue advanced training became a shared journey defined by connection, perseverance and support.

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Our Programs

From ground-breaking research to outstanding education

The Graduate School provides a supportive and transformative graduate experience. Rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a community of care prepares students to become innovators, change-makers, and leaders in a variety of disciplines.

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