Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Type: Public research university
About:
The University of Alabama is a public research university situated near downtown Birmingham, Alabama, and the historic Five Points South district. Birmingham is the largest city of Alabama and the metropolitan area contains a population of close to 1.2 million people. The city is home to several cultural and entertainment venues and throughout the year plays host to numerous cultural festivals showcasing music, films, and regional heritage. Ethnic-style restaurants, shops, art galleries, and music clubs are within walking distance from UAB’s campus.
UAB started out as an academic extension center in 1936 and since then has grown and developed into a doctoral research university and academic medical center. UAB is part of three educational institutions that make up the University of Alabama System – the other two are the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
In the fall of 2013, 18,568 students from more than 110 countries were enrolled at UAB pursuing studies in 140 programs of study in 12 academic divisions leading to bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees in the social and behavioral sciences, the liberal arts, business, education, engineering. Additionally, UAB also has the primary responsibility for meeting the state’s health professional needs and thus offers a comprehensive range of programs which encompass both basic preparation and sophisticated graduate and specialty training in medicine, dentistry, optometry, nursing, the health professions, and public health.
UAB student life is rich with many activities and organizations. Events range from relaxing at free movies or comedy shows, involvement in student governance, cheering on the Blazers, writing for the Kaleidoscope student newspaper, rappelling down a cliff, hiking the Grand Canyon and so much more. Each semester brings new events, new organizations, opportunities to make friends, get physically fit, learn, socialize, relax, and have a good time becoming a part of the Blazer community!
Fast Facts:
- The 2013 US News & World Report Top United States Universities and Colleges ranks UAB overall as the 149th best national university
- The Scientist magazine recently ranked UAB No. 24 on its Top 40 “Best Places to Work as a Postdoctoral Fellow” list
- In 2009, the Scientist Magazine ranked UAB as 5th in the Top 15 U.S. Academic Institutions and up from 47th in 2007
- The biomedical engineering program is ranked 40th in the nation by US News and is the only biomedical engineering program in the state
- The Shared Vision for a UAB Graduate reflects high expectations in the areas of Communication, Knowledge, Problem-Solving, and Citizenship
- There are over 150 student organizations on the UAB campus
- The UAB Model Arab League team is among the best government model teams in the nation with over five years of expansion and award winning achievement including multiple “outstanding delegation” awards
- The UAB Mock Trial team is consistently among the nation’s best as a perennial Top 25 program
University of Alabama Birmingham International Student Brochure: http://catalog.uab.edu/undergraduate/
Athletics:
The University of Alabama Birmingham’s athletics team are known as the “Blazers”. They compete in the Conference USA, and are members of the NCAA Division I.
Men’s teams: Baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, and tennis.
Women’s teams: Basketball, bowling, cross-country, golf, rifle, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball.
School Information:
Housing:
UAB offers both on-campus and off-campus housing options. For on-campus housing, UAB has six residence halls that all offer suite-style and apartment-style living. UAB encourages on-campus living stating “living on campus you will be a part of a community that will enhance your educational, social, and cultural experiences” and lists 12 Advantages of Living On-Campus. UAB does also provide support for finding off-campus housing.
University of Alabama Birmingham on-campus housing service: http://www.uab.edu/students/housing
University of Alabama Birmingham off-campus housing service: https://offcampushousing.uab.edu
Entry requirements:
Direct Entry Requirements: http://www.uab.edu/students/undergraduate-admissions/freshman/admissions-international/item/504-apply-for-admission-international
Pathway Entry Requirements (for students who wish to strengthen their academic credentials or English proficiency before applying to a degree program): www.intohigher.com/uab
Minimum requirements for current international high school students:
- a completed UAB application and the $30 application fee (nonrefundable)*
- proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language). Minimum TOEFL score of 77 or an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with at least a 5.5 on each section of the examination. International students who have completed at least 24 semester hours of transferable credit at a U.S. college or university do not have to submit proof of English proficiency
- official transcripts of your high school results sent directly, by your school, to UAB via Naviance eDocs, Docufied by Parchment, postal mail or express courier. All documents must be sent in English**
- If currently studying or living in the U.S., please send a copy of proof of your immigration status (passport, I-94, visa, and/or I-797 approval notice)
- Submission of supporting documents for review (UStudy can help guide you on what documents you need)
* In some cases UStudy may be able to arrange for the application fee to be waived for clients.
** UStudy helps to arrange this for clients.
University of Alabama Birmingham international student admission requirements: http://www.uab.edu/students/undergraduate-admissions/freshman/admissions-international/item/504-apply-for-admission-international
Tuition: (indicative of 2015-2016 academic year)
University of Alabama Birmingham tuition information for international students: http://www.uab.edu/students/paying-for-uab/detailed-tuition-and-fees
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
Various packages of financial aid, loans, scholarships and grants are offered at UAB. UStudy can help you determine whether you qualify for these, and if so how to prepare your application. UAB also allows international students to work on campus up to 20 hours per week.
University of Alabama Birmingham financial aid and scholarship information: http://www.uab.edu/students/paying-for-uab
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