Key facts
For admission to the 2026 Doctor of Audiology (AUD) degree program at the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, students are required to submit an application to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS).
Admission to the Doctor of Audiology program occurs only once per calendar year. Students must have a bachelor's degree conferred by Spring to be considered for admission for the 2026 class. All application materials should be received and verified by February 1, 2026 for the Fall 2026 admissions class.
We encourage students with backgrounds other than Communication Disorders to apply. Courses are available during the program which will allow you to complete required undergraduate courses in Communication Sciences and Disorders including 3 semester hours each of language development and language disorders.
We have no set thresholds for GPA scores. The average GPA for students most recently accepted in the program (all four years of the undergraduate degree) was 3.67 (4-point scale). For more information about our program statistics locate the University of Memphis listing on ASHA's EdFind.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test — 110
- TOEFL iBT — 80
- PTE Academic — 59
- IELTS — 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Baccalaureate or Master's Degree: The applicant must provide an unofficial transcript showing that a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent was awarded by an accredited college or university or is expected to be awarded within one term. If accepted to the University of Memphis, the student must provide an official transcript by the end of their first semester. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested.
- GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you): Non-residents — 146,669 AUD / full (≈ 104,445 USD / full)
- Out-of-State — 113,859 AUD / full (≈ 81,081 USD / full)
- Domestic (Applies to you): In-State — 81,050 AUD / full (≈ 57,717 USD / full)
Living costs
Memphis, United States — 1,341-2,222 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
