About UAB

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) — public non-profit university. It is located in Birmingham, United States. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1966 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country. As an active member of The University of Alabama System, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), Sport affiliations and memberships National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), UAB is participating in developing the academic environment.

It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2023, it is among top-690. UAB is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here.

UAB offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.

Location
Birmingham, United States
Establishment year
1966
Students
13,221
Acceptance rate
80%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2023 
#694
Rating in the USA
2021 
#148

UAB tuition fees

The academic calendar at UAB is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UAB for local citizens starts from 468 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,187 USD. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.

Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
No
Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
Yes
Bachelor
Local
11,037 USD/year
Foreign
14,676 USD/year
Master
Local
468 USD/year
Foreign
1,187 USD/year

Bachelor degree at UAB

For admission to an undergraduate program, you must have a GPA score of at least 2 and successfully pass the entrance exams. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 50. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.

GPA
2
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
50

Master's degree at UAB

When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 65. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.

IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
65

Doctorate degree at UAB

If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 80 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550

UAB campus

UAB has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Student life at UAB is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

Students can stay in United States for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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Universities related to UAB

Universities in this city

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
642136University of Alabama at BirminghamUSABirmingham
from  14,676 USD
to  28,852 USD
from  1,187 USD
to  28,962 USD
642Samford UniversityUSABirmingham
 
19,995 USD
 
19,995 USD
1753Birmingham-Southern CollegeUSABirmingham
 
16,985 USD
 
19,995 USD
2211Lawson State Community CollegeUSABirmingham
 
8,848 USD
 
 
American Sentinel UniversityUSABirmingham
 
 
 
 

Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
11Harvard UniversityUSACambridge
from  7,918 USD
to  52,645 USD
from  7,748 USD
to  73,420 USD
22Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUSABoston
 
58,224 USD
 
58,224 USD
33Stanford UniversityUSAStanford
 
57,678 USD
from  56,472 USD
to  76,929 USD
54California Institute of TechnologyUSAPasadena
 
48,098 USD
 
48,098 USD
75Princeton UniversityUSAPrinceton
 
55,995 USD
 
53,876 USD