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The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1969 as part of the University of Alabama system, UAB has become the state's largest employer.

United States, Birmingham
It is located near the center
Acceptance rate - 88.5%
Number of students - 22,563 Number of students - 22,563
International students - 7% International students - 7%
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Top 8% of world universities U.S News & World Report
#2 in Nursing among public universities Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research 2021
#32 Best Medical School U.S News & World Report

Quick Facts

It is located near the center It is located near the center
Acceptance rate - 88.5% Acceptance rate - 88.5%
Number of students - 22,563 Number of students - 22,563
International students - 7% International students - 7%

About University

UAB is a world-renowned research university and academic medical center known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education. UAB has become the state's largest employer, with more than 24,200 faculty and staff and more than 53,000 jobs across the university and health system. The university is classified as "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity."

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Collat School of Business

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Arts & Sciences

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Education

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Nursing

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Engineering

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

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Summer 2025

Summer 2025

Deadline: 15 May, 2025
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Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 01 Nov, 2024
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Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 01 Jun, 2025
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Open

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 15 May, 2026
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Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 01 Nov, 2025
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Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 01 Jun, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

2.5

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

6

TOEFL iBT

77

Pearson PTE

51.6

Duolingo

120

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply The University of Alabama at Birmingham

1

Select a program for admission

Decide which academic program you want to enroll in and make sure your academic and language scores meet the admission requirements of your chosen program. Prepare an application fee of $40.

2

Register on the university portal

When registering, please have the following documents with you: - Transcripts (copies in native and English languages) - Certificates (copies in native and English languages) - Results of national exams/ SAT/ IELTS/ TOEFL - Passport (copy)

3

Application review

Once the application has been submitted, the student will be notified by email that it has been received and may be asked to provide any missing documents.

4

Wait for a response from the university

Admission results are usually announced between late January and May. Scholarship results will be announced at the same time.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$33,210/year
Includes academic materials
Books and accessories
$1,200/year
Insurance
$3,200/year
Nutrition for the year
$5,200/year
Personal expenses
$3,100/year
Scholarships
• Progression Scholarship Undergraduate • Regional Scholarship Undergraduate • UAB International Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Lecture halls

World-class facility

• PNC Field

World-class facility

• Bartow Arena

World-class facility

• Campus UAB

World-class facility