The UAB Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides immigration compliance expertise and cultural exchange events for over 2,000 international students, research scholars, and visitors annually. Our vision is to provide cutting-edge immigration advising and programming to UAB and its international community, preserving the integrity of our programs while advocating for the unique needs of international students and scholars, leading to enriched educational and research opportunities, broadened cultural perspectives, and ease of adjustment to life in the US. Our work supports the university’s four pillars of education; research, innovation & economic development; community engagement; and patient care by bringing world-class talent to Birmingham to internationalize our campus and our city.
ISSS is located in the international center on the second floor of Mervyn H. Sterne Library on the corner of 9th Avenue and 13th Street South.
