International Year One in General

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

International Year One in General will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.

Degree Program Components

2-Semester:

  • 120 credit hour program
  • 29-32 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 88-91 credit hours remaining toward degree

1-Semester:

  • 120 credit hour program
  • 14-16 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 104-106 credit hours remaining toward degree

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning programs.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

International Year One in General

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 53, Duolingo 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, GaoKao 120
Class size

14

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2024/25 Academic Year
Summer semester dates: 28 May 2025 - 15 August 2025

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 19,090.00

Approximate cost

$ 19,090.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

MA TBD
Math course based on testing
3 Credit Units
ELI 114
International Student University Success
2 Credit Units
TBD
Core Curriculum Course within major
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
8 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Musical Theatre (BFA)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

General Studies (BGS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Art (BA)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Art-BFA

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Communication Studies (BA)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Criminal Justice (BS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Early Childhood Education (BS)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

English (BA)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

Foreign Languages (BA)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements

History (BA)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements