First-year applicants
Submit the application with a non-refundable USD 40 fee, official transcripts in English sent directly by your school, and official proof of English proficiency unless English is your first language.
Partner university · United States
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
A public research university built around one of the largest academic medical centres in the United States.
QS World #951-1000QS World Rankings 2027
From USD 32,490Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1969Public research university
18,698Students
About the university
Why students choose The University of Alabama at Birmingham
A public research university built around one of the largest academic medical centres in the United States.
We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
Photos: The University of Alabama at Birmingham, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
Applying from outside the US
Students who live and attend high school outside the US apply through INTO UAB; applicants already in a US high school use the UAB or Common Application.
Holistic review
UAB considers the strength of your curriculum, grades, grade point average and test scores together.
English proficiency
Minimum scores: TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each section, Duolingo 120 or TOEFL Essentials 8.5. Scores must be from the last two years.
Priority deadlines
Apply by June 1 for fall, November 1 for spring or May 15 for summer; later applications are reviewed if space is available.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What The University of Alabama at Birmingham costs in 2026-2027
Estimated total cost of attendance for an international freshman on campus USD 57,211
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at uab.edu. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
Programmes
Popular courses at The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Computer Science, MS
18 months Course page
Management Information Systems, MS
Course page
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Course page
Compare courses at every partner university
A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to The University of Alabama at Birmingham, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether The University of Alabama at Birmingham is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at The University of Alabama at Birmingham: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does The University of Alabama at Birmingham cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from USD 32,490 a year, depending on the course. Estimated total cost of attendance for an international freshman on campus USD 57,211
Does The University of Alabama at Birmingham offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. UAB International Scholarship (USD 7,500 a year). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into The University of Alabama at Birmingham?
GESCO applies to The University of Alabama at Birmingham by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is The University of Alabama at Birmingham?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is in United States. It was founded in 1969.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to The University of Alabama at Birmingham?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to The University of Alabama at Birmingham directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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