Mises University has been our flagship student program since 1986 for a reason. It is the essential training ground for budding economists in the Misesian tradition. University students from around the world come to Auburn, Alabama, to learn about markets and prices, money and banking, the importance of the division of labor, Austrian business cycle theory, the failures of socialism, and more.
But it isn’t just university students who are interested in these ideas.
So, for the first time, the Mises Institute is hosting Rothbard University, an intensive course of lectures in Austrian economics, open to everyone.
The event will be held May 14-16, 2026, in Auburn, and will be structured like Mises University, with lectures, meals with faculty, and a closing cookout. And yes, there will be an optional test.
This year will mark Murray Rothbard’s 100th birthday—what better way to celebrate than to champion and further his lifelong mission to spread the ideas of liberty and Austrian economics?
Faculty
Dr. Joseph T. Salerno, Rothbard University Director
Dr. Peter G. Klein
Dr. Jonathan Newman
Dr. Patrick Newman
Dr. Timothy D. Terrell
Dr. Mark Thornton
Registration
Member registration is $300, and nonmember registration is $325. Each ticket includes one reception, two lunches, refreshments, two dinners, access to all sessions, and our closing cookout. Space will be limited for this event.
Accommodations
We have a special event rate at the Auburn University Hotel for $184/night before tax. A booking link for room reservations coming soon.
For other hotel options in the Auburn/Opelika area, please click here.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Host Committee: Be listed on the Host Committee and enjoy special seating for at least one meal with event speakers and your name listed on the printed schedule. $5,000 donation.
- Sponsor a Speaker: Sponsor one of our speakers for this event and you’ll have reserved seating with your speaker at one meal and your name listed on the printed schedule. $1,500 donation.
Transportation
Most attendees fly into the Atlanta airport, which is an hour and 45 minutes north of Auburn. Atlanta is in the eastern time zone and Auburn is an hour behind in the central time zone.
Publicity Waiver: Registering for this event gives the Mises Institute permission to take photos, record videos, and receive statements of and from attendees for promotional purposes. By this authorization, attendees understand and agree that no participant shall receive remuneration and that all rights, title and interest to the photos, videos, and statements and use thereof belong to the Mises Institute.
