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About

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) was established in 1969 as a comprehensive urban university with a nationally-recognized academic health center. UAB is the biggest research institution in the state of Alabama and the university is the largest employer in Alabama. If you are seeking “knowledge that will change your world,” then UAB is for you. This phrase runs through the core of the university’s culture, driving UAB’s mission to educate the diverse student population, seek new research, serve its local and global communities and grow economic development to improve life in Birmingham and Alabama.

You’ll be joining an international community here. Located in the heart of the largest city in the state, you’ll be near the best the southern US has to offer. The exciting journey of college life starts here, with state-of-the-art facilities, numerous learning resources, an active student body and big time college athletics. That’s just the start—UAB has countless opportunities for you.

 

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Academics

Specialized Programs

• Arts & Sciences
• Collat School of Business
• Dentistry
• Education
• Engineering
• Health Professions
• Honors College
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Optometry
• Public Health

Carnegie Classifications

Among 51 public and private universities classified by The Carnegie Foundation for both “very high research activity” and “community engagement.”

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Research Programs

Does your institution have a Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Program for students?
Yes

Overview of the research emphasis of our institution/faculty/students

• Tier 1 Research Institution
• Research funding: Ranked No. 22 nationally in funding from the National Institutes of Health (10th among public universities) in FY 2014
• Undergraduate research: Students have the opportunity to do real research in UAB labs as early as their freshman year. Their work is showcased in the student-published research journal Inquiro and during the annual Undergraduate Research Expo.
• 100% undergraduate research placement for all majors
• Total research expenditures at UAB exceeded $528M in 2016

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Internships/Cooperative Education (COOP)

Does your institution have an internship program?
Yes

Does your institution have a COOP program?
Yes

Does your institution support Curricular Practical Training (CPT)?
Yes

Top Business Engagement Corporations

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Education Abroad

Does your institution offer education abroad opportunities for all students?

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English as a Second Language and Support Services

Does your institution offer academic admission to international students under the condition that applicants will meet the English Proficiency requirements prior to enrolling in their academic program?
Yes

Does your institution provide ESL Support Services?
Yes

If yes, do you require international students to take an English proficiency test before beginning their university program?

Our Academic English program is designed to improve your English and prepare you for university studies.

For Undergraduate: Once you have achieved the required language level, you can progress to International Year One or enter your undergraduate degree program directly.
For Graduate: Once you have achieved the required language level, you can progress to a Graduate Pathway program or enter your graduate degree program directly.

English Language Placement:

All students take a placement test during Orientation that will place them in the most suitable AE level.

The Academic English program at INTO UAB prepares you for university study in the US. You’ll receive high-quality English language instruction and the academic skills to succeed at UAB.

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Campus Life

Environment

Diversity: UAB campus is a diverse, multicultural community of different backgrounds, beliefs and orientations where students can learn from one another in an inclusive and open environment.

Athletics

The university is proud to have almost 400 student-athletes participating in the highest level of college sports, NCAA Division I, in Conference USA

• American Football
• Baseball/softball
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Rifle
• Golf
• Bowling

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Student Organization Information

International Student/Faculty Organizations

On-Campus Highlight

UAB was ranked No. 1 in Alabama and No. 147 in the world by the Center for World University Rankings.

• 15 Student CEOs at the UAB iLab at Innovation Depot
• Facebook Suite-Center for Information Assurance & Joint Forensics Research
• Green & Gold Fund
• Innovation Depot
• 180+ student groups
• International Mentor Program
• 17 Division 1 sports programs
• HireABlazer: free online job search engine exclusively for UAB students
• On-campus interviews with employers

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Facilities

Academic Facilities Available

The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers a variety of programs, services and facilities to provide you with an unrivaled study experience. Services like the Multicultural and Diversity Programs, the International Student and Scholar Services, the Student Advocacy group, the Student Health and Wellness Center, and the Student Counseling Center are all available to ensure you have the necessary tools to achieve success.
The university is continually investing:

• Hill Student Center (December 2015).
• The One-Stop Student Service Center for admissions, course registration, student accounting, parking, financial aid and student ID functions.
• New UAB College of Arts & Sciences building coming in fall 2019
• New Collat School of Business coming in Summer 2018
• New UAB School of Nursing Building (2018)
• UAB Libraries
• The Learning Resource Center
• UAB Innovation Lab (UAB iLab)
• UAB MakerSpace
• MPAD Center

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Institution Demographics

Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,267
Total Graduate Enrollment: 7,489
International Student Enrollment for UG/Graduate/Professional: 971

Students from:

Within the state of Alabama 76.9%
From other US states 18.5%
From outside the US 4.6%

Ethnicity Representation

African American/Black 21.2%
American Indian 0.3%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
White/Non-Hispanic 59.9%
Other 9.6%

Employees

Total Faculty 21,245

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US Immigration Compliance Information

Does your institution issue I20 for F1 visa status and/or DS2019 for J1 visa status?
Yes

US Immigration Support Services

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Cost and Financial Aid

International Student Costs

Category	$ Per Year	$ Per Semester
Undergraduate tuition (per semester)*	--	$12,112
Graduate tuition (per semester)*	--	$9,172
Room and Board (per semester)*	--	$3,340-Housing. $1,850-Meal plans. $225-Campus Dining Fee
Required Fees (per year)	$150-International Fees	--
Average Book Expense (per year)	$1,200	--

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International Financial Aid

Does your institution offer financial aid (scholarships, institutional aid, etc.) for admitted international students?

Scholarships and Financial Assistance for International Students

• UAB International Scholarship for First Year Students (Freshmen Only)
• UAB International Baccalaureate Scholarship (Freshmen Only)
• College of Arts and Sciences Scholarships
• Collat School of Business Scholarships
• American Association of University Women, www.aauw.org
• Rotary Foundation Scholarships, www.rotary.org
• The World Bank Scholarships and Fellowships Program, www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships

Private Loans

• International Education Financial Aid, www.iefa.org
• International Student Loan Program, www.educaid.com
• SallieMae Student Loans, www.salliemae.com

General

• FastWeb Scholarship Search, www.fastweb.com
• International Student Funding, www.edupass.org
• NAFSA Financial Aid Guide, www.nafsa.org

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