Alabama as a destination state for students, scholars, friends and families is the perfect place to study, work and play. With a wide range of geography the outdoors experience is uniquely diverse. Universities and colleges are located in almost every corner of the state offering students and their families the optimal level of choices to consider. With international airports nearby Birmingham, Al, Atlanta, GA, New Orleans, LA; and flights from virtually all major US air ports of entry Alabama is easily reached from virtually any part of the world.