University of West Alabama, Station 51
Livingston, Alabama
The University of West Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelors, master’s and education specialist degrees. The College of Business and Technology is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Select this link for more information on UWA accreditation and endorsements
Fall Deadline: February 15 to July 1st
Spring Deadline: August 1st to December 1st
Summer Deadline: January 1st to April 1st
Dr. Mark Davis, Dean College of Liberal Arts, Director International Programs
mdavis@uwa.edu
Phone: 205-652-3570
Fax: 205-652-3717
Contact Us
Welcome to the The University of West Alabama. UWA is a state-supported, coeducational institution of higher learning governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor. Valuing a diverse student enrollment it welcomes students from throughout the United States and from other countries. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide wonderful opportunities for students to pursue a quality education through associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and education specialist degrees in liberal arts, natural sciences and mathematics, pre-professional programs, nursing, technology, business, and education. Importance is placed on providing opportunities within the curricula for the development of enhanced skills in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and computer literacy. The University also seeks to provide students opportunities for growth beyond the classroom through a wide range of extracurricular activities, programs, and services and through the maintenance of an environment of cultural and intellectual diversity.
Learn MoreDoes your institution have a Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Program for students?
Yes
Overview of the research emphasis of our institution/faculty/students
We have research opportunities in all academic areas. We take great pride in educating students through our research opportunities.
Liberal Arts: Psychology, Sociology, History, English, and Communications
Sciences: Biology and Mathematics
Business: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Computer Science, and all technology areas.
Education: All areas in Education.
Contact the Deans of the college for more specific research opportunity information.
Does your institution have an internship program?
Yes
Does your institution support Curricular Practical Training (CPT)?
Yes
Does your institution offer education abroad opportunities for all students?
We have study abroad opportunities in the following countries:
Australia
China
England
France
Germany
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
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?
Yes
Student Organization Information
Please go to this link for information on residence life at UWA: https://www.uwa.edu/campuslife/residencelife
Does your institution issue I20 for F1 visa status and/or DS2019 for J1 visa status?
Yes
If yes, does your institution offer employment based immigration support services such as H1b, TN, LPR, etc. for employment?
Yes
US Immigration Support Services
Category | $ Per Year | $ Per Semester |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate tuition (per semester)* | -- | $8,350 |
Graduate tuition (per semester)* | -- | $6,000 |
Room and Board (per semester)* | -- | $11,800 |
Does your institution offer financial aid (scholarships, institutional aid, etc.) for admitted international students?
See: https://www.uwa.edu/admissions/undergraduate/scholarships
Coming to UWA is a very good choice for me. It gave me a lot of opportunities and chances to get to know people and learn more about the local American culture. With all the other international students, you are actually building the connection with the whole world. It was an awesome experience when I studied at UWA.
- Meiqi Lyu
The Instructional Leadership program at the University of West Alabama helped prepare me to become an educational leader in multiple ways. First, it challenged my educational philosophy. The program introduced me to curriculum and situations that allowed me to become more open minded in dealing with educational curriculum and specifically with people. Also the program prepared me to become a leader by allowing me to work closely with other leadership minded people from across the state and from various backgrounds. The professional relationships that I was able to form in my time in this program continue to pay off for me to this day. I use the advice and encouragement of my former peers often in my leadership roles.
- Adam M. Andrews, Assistant Principal, Wilson Hall Middle School