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Graduate Pathway in Mechanical Engineering

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Students who successfully complete an INTO UAB Graduate Pathway program in mechanical engineering are assured progression to a UAB graduate business degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.

Degree Program Components

2-Semester:

  • 33 credit hour program
  • 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 21 credit hours remaining toward degree
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Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
  • 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

Graduate Pathway in Mechanical Engineering

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 2.5 undergraduate GPA
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 46, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0, Completion of Academic English Level 4
Class size

15

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

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 20 August 2025 - Program end date: 1 May 2026

  • Semester 1 fall: 20 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Semester 2 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 7 January 2026 - Program end date: 14 August 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
  • Semester 2 summer: 6 May 2026 - 14 August 2026
2026 Summer Start (May)

Program start date : 6 May 2026 - Program end date: 11 December 2026

  • Semester 1 summer: 6 May 2026 - 14 August 2026
  • Semester 2 fall: 19 August 2026 - 11 December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 32,630.00

Approximate cost

$ 32,630.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

ELI 402
Academic Speaking/Listening I
3 Credit Units
ELI 401
Academic Reading and Writing I
3 Credit Units
TBD
Mechanical Engineering Major Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
Mechanical Engineering Major Course
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units

Semester 2

ELI 404
Academic Speaking and Listening II
3 Credit Units
ELI 403
Academic Reading and Writing II
3 Credit Units
TBD
Mechanical Engineering Major Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
Mechanical Engineering Major Course
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 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

Mechanical Engineering (MS)

Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. 3.25 GPA in all engineering courses.
English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements