The University of Alabama at Birmingham

1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA | Founded: 1969 | Public, University | School ID: 000101 | Visit University

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham, established in 1969, is a public research university gaining popularity in Birmingham, Alabama. A member of the University of Alabama System, UAB is known for its active urban campus that extends through 100 blocks of downtown Birmingham and can expose students to various populations, cultural events, and professional networking. The UAB medical center is the one of the biggest in the nation among the academic medical centers and it is a central health care and research institution.

UAB offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which denotes a very high level of academic congruence throughout its programs. UAB enrolls over 20,000 students with more than 1097 international students from 83 countries around the world, thus making it very diverse and a dynamic learning environment. It expects students to share its commitment to innovation and research that will make a difference in their fields.

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Why The University of Alabama at Birmingham
  1. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, UAB is an urban-serving institution that allows students easy access to a wide range of cultural, social, and professional opportunities.
  2. UAB offers over 140 programs of study in eight academic colleges and schools: health sciences, business, engineering, education, and the arts.
  3. UAB is home to one of the largest academic medical centers in the nation, the prestigious UAB Medical Center. Extracurricular life is very lively at the university, with student organizations, cultural events, and recreational facilities.
  4. UAB encourages international education through abroad programs, partnerships between institutions, and chances for students to get involved in world issues.
  5. The university is deeply committed to community service and engagement through programs that encourage students to engage in service learning and volunteer activities.
Scholarships detail
Scholarships for International Students
The UAB International Scholarship provides $7,500 each year for first-time, full-time undergraduate international students at UAB. Applicants must have graduated from high school within the last two years, achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, have not attended any post-secondary institution, and intend to obtain an F-1 visa. The scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and can be renewed for up to four years. However, students who receive government or external scholarships are not eligible for this award.
University Accreditation/ Recognition

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Such accreditation bears witness to the commitment of the institution to ensure that high-quality programs are provided in all disciplines. 

In addition, several UAB schools have specialized accreditations for the professional programs: Collat School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International; the School of Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET; the School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; and the School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. These recognitions ensure that the programs offered in these schools are at par with the high standards and that students are ready to go into their respective fields.

Location

1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA

Financials

Descriptions Subtotal
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year USD 28,628
Cost of Living/Year USD 13,210
*Application Fee USD 0 - USD 60
*Charged once per application
Estimated Total/Year USD 41,838

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