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  • Applications at the University of Alabama are open for Summer, and Fall intakes.
  • The application deadline for the upcoming Summer and Fall intake is Jan 15, 2025. 

University of Alabama Highlights 2024

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Year of establishment
1820
Also known as
UA
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
1219
No. of campus
1
Scholarships granted
23048
Scholarship amount granted
USD 332 million
Application fees
USD 40
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
1647
Faculty/Student ratio
19
Male/Female ratio
1.27
UG/PG course ratio
1.74
Total criminal offences
1376
Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

81%

Black

10%

Hispanic

5%

Asian

1%

UG Student residence

Out of state

64%

In state

35%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

93%

25 and over

6%

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UG Number of Applicant

54072
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.73
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UG Enrollment

32458
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PG Enrollment

6186
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Q:   What is the cost of attending the University of Alabama?

A: 

The University of Alabama cost depends on various factors such as Living cost, hostel fee, transportation, etc. Mentioned below are the estimated cost for a full-time undergraduate student for the 2023-24 academic year:

Direct Cost

In-State

Out-State

Tuition

INR 9.23 L

INR 27 L

Fees Estimate

INR 66.5k

INR 66.5k

Room

INR 8 L

INR 8 L

Board

INR 4.4 L

INR 4.4 L

Total Direct Cost

INR 22.2 L

INR 40 L

Indirect Cost

In-State

Out-State

Books

INR 66.5k

INR 66.5k

Transportation

INR 1.8 L

INR 2.6 L

Miscellaneous

INR 3 L

INR 3 L

Loan Fee Estimate

6k

6k

Total Indirect Cost

INR 5.6 L

INR 6.4 L

TOTAL (DIRECT + INDIRECT)

INR 28 L

INR 46.4 L

Q:   How much is the application fee for Alabama University?

A: 

The Alabama University application fee for International students vary by application type. Mentioned below are the application fee for UG and PG applications at Alabama:

  • UG: USD 40 or INR 3,342.14
  • MBA: USD 80 or INR 6,684.28

Q:   What the English language requirements for the University of Alabama requirements?

A: 

International students whose first language is not English must meet the below English language requirements for the University of Alabama admissions:

English Language Tests

UG Language Requirements

PG Language Requirements

IELTS

score of 6.0 or above

≥ 6.5

TOEFL

iBT - score of 79 and above

PBT - score of 550 and above

≥ 79

PTE

score of 54 or above

≥ 59

Duolingo

score of 110 or above

≥ 105

 Check the list of Documents required for filling Applications for Universities in the USA

Q:   What GPA is needed to get into the University of Alabama?

A: 

International students who wish to study at the University of Alabama must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for undergraduate admission. For the Fall of 2023, the freshman class continues to be academically talented with 43.4% boasting a 4.0 high school GPA, a record average high school GPA of 3.87. Apart from this, students have to meet the general admission requirements to get admission to the university.

Q:   Is University of Alabama Birmingham good for MS in CS?

A: 

The University of Alabama Birmingham MS in CS program ranks among the top in the world. According to the University of Alabama Birmingham ranking, the UAB ranks 601-800 for PG Computer Science by Times Higher Education. The UAB MS in CS fees is also low and it is around INR 23 L for first year. Therefore, yes UAB is among the best choice to study MS in CS in the USA for international students.

University of Alabama Scholarships 2024

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Q:   Does University of Alabama give out scholarships?

A: 

International students who apply for the University of Alabama admissions are automatically eligible for UAB scholarships. We have mentioned below the popular University of Alabama scholarships for first-year students:

Scholarships

Amount/Value

International UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship

INR 5 L up to tuition

International Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships

INR 5 L to INR 23.3 L

Read more about the Scholarships in the USA

Q:   Does University of Alabama provide financial support to international students?

A: 

Other than the general merit scholarships, the University of Alabama offers external scholarships to international students with different qualifications, abilities and interests. Some of the external scholarships are given as follows:

  • Alabama College Counts Scholarship
  • Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
  • The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Neilsen Scholarship Programme
  • Elks Club, Lion Club and The Girl and Boy Scouts of America are some of the organizations that offer scholarships to international students.

Q:   Does University of Alabama offer scholarships to international students?

A: 

The University of Alabama offers scholarships to all UG and PG students based on academic excellence and merit. The scholarships offered to UG and PG students are given as follows:

·       Arts and Sciences Scholarships

·       Culverhouse Undergraduate Scholarships

·       Communication and Information Scholarships

·       College of Education UG scholarships

·       Honors College Scholarships

·       Nursing Scholarships

·       Law Scholarships

·       Social Work Scholarships

Q:   What are the merit scholarships offered to international students at University of Alabama?

A: 

The merit scholarships at University of Alabama are offered based on the SAT or ACT test scores and the GPA of the student. Some of the scholarships offered are given in the table below:

Scholarship Name

Test Scores Required

Scholarship Value (yearly)

 

Presidential

SAT: 1420-1600

ACT: 32-36

USD 28,000

UA Scholar

SAT: 1360-1410

ACT: 30-31

USD 24,000

Foundation in Excellence

SAT: 1330-1320

ACT: 29

USD 15,000

Collegiate

SAT: 1300-1320

ACT: 28

USD 10,000

University of Alabama Admission Dates 2024

  • Application fees :USD 40 - 80
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNot required
CVNeeded for few courses
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Intake seasonDeadline
Fall1ˢᵗ May 2023 - 30ᵗʰ Jun 2024
Spring1ˢᵗ Oct 2023 - 15ᵗʰ Jun 2024
Summer1ˢᵗ Mar 2023
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Q:   When should international students apply to University of Alabama?

A: 

The important enrollment dates for freshmen applicants are given in the table below:

Event

Date/Deadline

Application opens for UG admissions

Early Aug

Housing Application Opens

 

Early Oct

Automatic merit scholarship deadline

May 1, 2024

Q:   What is the admission process at Alabama University?

A: 

UA is incorporating the scholarship application into the application for admission. Complete your application and submit all supporting documents to be considered for competitive scholarships. A credit/debit card is required to pay the non-refundable $40 application fee. You will be asked to create a login with the UA Undergraduate App. Once your application is submitted you will not be able to make changes. You can check your application status online at any time. A valid email address is required. Secure information concerning your application will be sent to this email address.

Q:   Is it hard to get into the University of Alabama?

A: 

The University of Alabama admission are moderatly competitive for International students because of its acceptance rate. The University of Alabama acceptance rate is around 76% for the fall of 2023-24. UAB University has received 58,418 applications among which 8,279 get admission offers for the fall of 2023-24. Mentioned below are the University of Alabama enrollment statistics for UG:

Particulars

Stats 2022-2023

Stats 2023-2024

Application Received

54,072

58,418

Admitted Students

43,290

44,295

Acceptance Rate

80.06%

75.82%

Q:   How can I apply for the University of Alabama admissions?

A: 

International students can apply for the University of Alabama admission through Common Application or via the Official website. Students have to gather all the documents and test score before processing the application. Mentioned below are the steps to apply for the UAB admissions:

Step 1: Complete your application for admission through Common Application or Official Website

Step 2: Submit the required documents

Step 3: Provide official test score as per the program

Step 4: Meet the English language requirements

Step 5: Pay the non-refundable University of Alabama application fee to submit the admission application

University of Alabama Fees & Eligibility

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(6 courses)
INR 23 L - 29 L
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 79 - 92, PTE: 59 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(6 courses)
INR 25 L - 28 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above
MBA/PGDM(7 courses)
INR 24 L - 34 L
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedGMAT: 500 & Above, GRE: 300 - 305, IELTS: 6.5 - 7
MIM(6 courses)
INR 24 L - 34 L
Duration1 year-24 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT: 500 - 550, GRE: 300 & Above, IELTS: 6.5 - 7
B.Sc.(1 course)
INR 28 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above
BBA(1 course)
INR 28 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above
M.A.(1 course)
INR 24 L
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above
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Q:   What are the admission requirements for University of Alabama?

A: 

International students have to meet the general University of Alabama requirements to get admission to the university.

Check below the UAB requirements for undergraduate admission:

·      Complete high school degree from a recognised school/college

·      Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for admission

·      Meet the English language requirements

·      Additional test score of ACT/SAT are optional

Check below the UAB requirements for graduate admission

·      A bachelor’s degree with a qualifying GPA

·      Meet the English language requirements

·      Submit additional test score of GMAT/GRE

·      A minimum of three years of professional work experience

Know more about the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

Q:   How difficult is it, in terms of admission and tuition, to go to the University of Alabama as an Indian student?

A: 

Alabama University is moderately difficult for Indian students in terms of acceptance rate. The Alabama University acceptance rate is 76% in 2023-2024, which increases from 80% in 2022-2023. However, the university offers a quality education at an affordable tuition fee. The Alabama University fees in rupees vary from INR 5 L and INR 40 L for first-year.

Q:   Can I get into Alabama University with a 3.0 GPA?

A: 

International students must have at least GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 to get admission to Alabama University UG and PG program. Apart from GPA, students also meet the general entry requirements of their programme to get admission.

Q:   How hard is it to get into University of Alabama?

A: 

The University of Alabama acceptance rate for international students is around 80%, which means out of 100 applicants only 80 admitted. Because of moderately high acceptance rate, UAB admission become competitive for international students. It would require a good academic profile with a qualifying GPA to get admission to the university.

Check the list of High Acceptance Rate Universities in the USA

Q:   How much does it cost to go to University of Alabama for international students?

A: 

The University of Alabama cost for undergraduate and graduate programs vary from INR 6 L and INR 40 L for first-year. The below table has the University of Alabama tuition fees for international students with course duration:

 

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

BE/BTech (4 years)

INR 24 L - 28 L

MBA/PGDM (1 year-2 years)

INR 24 L - 33 L

MIM (1 year-24 months)

INR 6 L - 33 L

MS (18-24 months)

INR 6 L - 24 L

BBA (4 years)

INR 10 L - 28 L

BSc (48 months-4 years)

INR 10 L - 39 L

University of Alabama Placements 2024

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KPMG
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IBM
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Fedex Express
IBM
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Intergraph
Thyssen Krrupp
pwc
AT&T
Ernst & Young
Exxon
Walmart
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Q:   What is the placement rate at University of Alabama?

A: 

Based on the First Destination Survey, the average annual salary for graduate students at the University of Alabama was at USD 59,027 with a range of USD 15,000 to USD 112,000. These salaries include the part-time and full-time placement data.

Q:   What is the criteria for working on campus for international students at University of Alabama?

A: 

The University of Alabama offers on-campus employment which means that the student is paid by the university or work for an affiliated service that operates on-campus. The following are the conditions under which the student in F-1 or J-1 status will work on-campus:

·       The student must be enrolled full-time during their academic year unless they are eligible for an exception

·       For fall and Spring semesters, the students should not work for more than 20 hours every week which means that they can work for 20 hours while working on-campus

·       For Summer semester, students can work for a maximum of 20 hours every week on campus but only during the official university breaks of 1 week or longer.







University of Alabama Rankings 2024

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Q:   Which is better; University of Alabama or University of Texas at Arlington?

A: 

The comparative US News and World Report rankings of University of Alabama and University of Texas at Arlington are given in the table below:

Year

University of Alabama

University of Texas at Arlington

2019

419

459

2020

419

459

2021

419

471

2022

470

517

2023

512

576

Q:   What rank does University of Alabama hold?

A: 

According to the QS World University Rankings, the University of Alabama at Birmingham ranking is between 801-1000 in 2024, which improves from 1001-1200 in 2023. International students can check below the University of Alabama at Birmingham world ranking:

Sources

World Ranking

QS - World University

801-1000 (2024)

THE (Times Higher Education)

801-1000 (2023)

US News & World Report

512 (2023)

Also read: 100 Top-Ranked Universities in the USA 2023

Q:   What are the rankings for Business courses at University of Alabama?

A: 

The rankings for Business courses at University of Alabama are given in the table below:

Year

QS World Ranking Global MBA

US News and World Report-Graduate Business School

2019

201-250

50

2020

201-250

41

2021

201-250

41

2022

251+

44

2023

251+

57

Q:   What is University of Alabama Birmingham ranking in Computer Science?

A: 

According to the University of Alabama Birmingham ranking, the UAB ranks 601-800 for PG Computer Science by Times Higher Education. Students can check the below table for UAB ranking in Computer Science in last few years:

Ranked By

2021

2022

2023

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

501-600

501-600

601-800

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University of Alabama International Students

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Q:   Is University of Alabama good for international students?

A: 

The University of Alabama is internationally known for the points given below:

·       The university is associated with some organisations such as Universities Research Association, University of Alabama System and the Oak Ridge Associated Universities.

·       The university has done a wide spread effort on the Rising Tide Capital Campaign which raises a minimum of USD 1.5 billion for philanthropic support for priorities over a decade.

·       The university has more than 600 student organizations which focus mainly on academics, service, arts and recreation.

·       The campus of the university has a network of security and support professionals that work to ensure safety for all the students.

·       The university has a highly ranked School of Law and the School of Medicine in Birmingham.

·       University of Alabama has achieved R1 as a High Research University in Doctoral Programmes status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Q:   How many international students are at University of Alabama?

A: 

The University of Alabama currently has more than 38,000 undergraduate, professional and graduate students have enrolled at the university based on the Fall 2022 data. Out of these students, 57.9% of the students come from elsewhere in the USA and from 88 foreign countries. The International Student and Scholar has served 1,118 active enrolled international students which includes 246 new international students.

University of Alabama FAQs

Q:   What is your review of The University of Alabama?

A: 

The University of Alabama is a good choice to study in the USA because of its impressive ranking and low cost programs. International students can complete thier degree under INR 23 L to INR 25 L. Some of the University of Alabama courses are ranked high in the world programme ranking. The University of Alabama placements are also impressive as graduates gets an average annual salary of INR 49 L

Q:   What are the GPA requirements for international students at University of Alabama?

A: 

To be considered at the university for graduate admissions, the applicant must fulfill one of the following requirements:

·       An overall 3.0 GPA out of 4.0

·       An overall 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 in the last 60 semester hours

·       A 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA in their graduate programme

If the GPA of the student is lower than accepted, then the university will consider them for admission with additional requirements.

Q:   What is the University of Alabama Birmingham MS in CS fees?

A: 

The cost of studying the University of Alabama Birmingham MS in CS programme is around INR 23 L. Students can check below the complete first year package to study MS in CS at UAB:

Fees components

Amount

Tuition & fees

INR 22,94,112

Hostel & Meals

INR 9,03,182

Insurance

INR 2,02,480

International fee

INR 12,468

Total

INR 34,12,242

Q:   What are the requirements for international students at University of Alabama?

A: 

The documents required for international students at University of Alabama are given as follows:

·       Copy of passport

·       Relevant visa and immigration documents which includes PR card and current visa

·       Submit official transcripts online or via post

·       The applicants are not required to submit the SAT/ACT scores but will have to submit them to apply for a merit scholarship

·       Overall GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale for admission

·       Unofficial transcripts and its copies from every secondary school the student has attended.

Q:   What standardized tests are required for admission at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB)?

A: 

International students must achieve an undergraduate degree GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) overall, or 3.0 (or equivalent) for the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) admission in PG programs. The middle 50% of students enrolling at The University of Alabama for the fall 2024 is:

  • ACT: 26 – 33
  • SAT: 1170 – 1400
  • GPA: 3.59 – 4.26

Non-native speakers must submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS, DET, or PTE scores. The minimum score for admission to a degree programme or for non-degree admission is 79 on the TOEFL iBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, 110 on the DET, or 59 on the PTE.

Q:   What are the English Language requirements for international students at University of Alabama?

A: 

The English Language requirements for international students at University of Alabama are given in the table below:

ExamScore Required
TOEFL IBT79 and above
TOEFL PBT550 and above
IELTS 6.0 or above
PTE 54 or above 
Duolingo ET110 or above

Also read: IELTS Preparation and Tips 2023

Q:   What are the requirements for admission to the University of Alabama?

A: 

University of Alabama requirements vary by programme type for international students. Mentioned below are the University of Alabama admission requirements for International students:

UAB UG admission requirements:

  • Complete a high school degree from a recognised school/college
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for admission
  • Meet the English language requirements
  • Additional test scores for ACT/ SAT are optional

UAB PG admission requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree with a qualifying GPA
  • Meet the English language requirements
  • Submit additional test scores of GMAT/GRE
  • A minimum of three years of professional work experience

Q:   What is the University of Alabama at Birmingham fees for international students?

A: 

Check below the University of Alabama at Birmingham fees for international students:

Courses

Duration

1st Year Tuition Fees

Cost (3 courses)

1 year

INR 24.3 L

BE / BTech (6 courses)

4 years

INR 24.3 L

MS (5 courses)

18-24 months

INR 22.9 L - 24.3 L

BBA (1 course)

4 years

INR 24.3 L

Cost0 (1 course)

4 years

INR 25.1 L

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

2 years

INR 25.1 L

Also check: Cost of Studying in the USA for International Students

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The University of Alabama Birmingham offers one of the best MS programs in the USA at an affordable tuition fee. The University of Alabama at Birmingham world ranking is also good. Therefore, UAB University is a good choice to study MS in CS in the USA.

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