The real cost of study abroad is the difference between living abroad and the normal cost of studying at UAB and living in Birmingham. These costs include tuition, housing/rent, school materials, transportation, and travel logistics. According to UAB Financial Aid, the cost of attendance for a semester is approximately $13,300 for an undergraduate resident and $19,200 for an undergraduate non-resident. In order for us to classify a study abroad program as low cost, it must cost the same or less than the highest rate of tuition plus an anticipated $1,500 flight.

We offer 87 programs with a real cost that is less than the price of a plane ticket. Choose from programs in 40+ countries to study abroad where the costs are similar to living in Birmingham.

Yes, you may be able to apply your financial aid and scholarships to your time abroad. In addition to your existing financial aid, we offer more than $60,000 in scholarship funds to help students study abroad. Most scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 and can help cover the cost of plane tickets, living expenses, and fees.