Your programs at The University of Alabama at Birmingham
In addition to offering direct entry to UAB, we offer several pathway routes to help you begin your undergraduate degree program in the US. With 50+ undergraduate and 100+ graduate degrees, flexible study plans and start dates throughout the year, we’ll help you find the option that’s right for you.
Note: Certain classes like labs may have additional fees included. Additionally, particular programs may have additional entry requirements or prerequisites like auditions or portfolios.
Graduate degree program overview
Integrated Master's Program (IMP) | Graduate Pathway Program (GPW) | Direct Entry (DE) | |
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Minimum entry requirements | 2.5 GPA, 6.5 IELTS, 80 TOEFL, 120 Duolingo | 2.5 GPA, 5.5 IELTS, 60 TOEFL, 95 Duolingo may vary based on program | 3.0 GPA, 6.5 IELTS, 80 TOEFL, 120 Duolingo may vary based on program |
Additional admissions application requirements | Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field | Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field | Résumé, letters of reference and statement of purpose |
Credits taken first semester | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year | $17,680 Same rate for any major | $ 30,740 Same rate for any major | $11,077-$13,869 Varies based on program |
Scholarships | Up to $9,000 | Up to $9,000 | Potentially available within your program |
Programs
Direct Entry
Direct Entry is the standard university admission route to apply directly to a degree program.International Year One
International Year One is a supportive program that allows students to earn credits towards their degree while receiving additional academic, cultural and language support customized for international students.Undergraduate Transfer Program
Undergraduate Transfer Program (UTP) is a customized study plan that offers academic, cultural and language support to international students who will be transferring college credit across to their degree.International Direct
International Direct is a direct entry route for international students, providing tailored academic and cultural support in their first year. Each International Direct student receives a customized schedule to meet their individual academic and programmatic needs.Direct Entry
Direct Entry is the standard university admission route to apply directly to a degree program.Integrated Master's Program
Integrated Master’s Program is a supportive graduate degree program that provides additional academic and cultural support customized for international students.- Integrated Master's Program in Biotechnology
- Integrated Master's Program in Business Administration (MBA)
- Integrated Master's Program in Civil Engineering
- Integrated Master's Program in Computer Science
- Integrated Master's Program in Cybersecurity
- Integrated Master's Program in Data Science
- Integrated Master's Program in Educational Studies
- Integrated Master's Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Integrated Master's Program in Engineering Management
- Integrated Master's Program in Materials Engineering
- Integrated Master's Program in MBA/MPH Dual Degree
- Integrated Master's Program in Mechanical Engineering
- Integrated Master's Program in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences - Bioinformatics
- Integrated Master's Program in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences - Cancer Biology
- Integrated Master's Program in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences - Genetics and Genomics Sciences
- Integrated Master's Program in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences - Immunology
- Integrated Master's Program in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences - Neuroscience
- Integrated Master's Program in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences - Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Integrated Master's Program in Public Administration (MPA)
- Integrated Master's Program in Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology
- Integrated Master's Program in Public Health (MPH) - Health Behavior
- Integrated Master's Program in Public Health (MPH) - Health Policy and Organization
- Integrated Master's Program in Public Health (MPH) - Maternal and Child Health Policy and Leader
- Integrated Master's Program in Public Health (MPH) - Population Health
Graduate Pathway
The Graduate Pathway program allows international students to earn credits towards their degree with customized academic, cultural and language support.- Graduate Pathway - Data Science (Non-Background Program)
- Graduate Pathway in Biotechnology
- Graduate Pathway in Business Administration (MBA)
- Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering
- Graduate Pathway in Computer Science
- Graduate Pathway in Computer Science (Non-Background Program)
- Graduate Pathway in Cybersecurity
- Graduate Pathway in Cybersecurity (Non-Background Program)
- Graduate Pathway in Data Science
- Graduate Pathway in Educational Studies
- Graduate Pathway in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Graduate Pathway in Engineering Management
- Graduate Pathway in Materials Engineering
- Graduate Pathway in MBA/MPH Dual Degree
- Graduate Pathway in Mechanical Engineering
- Graduate Pathway in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences
- Graduate Pathway in Public Administration