Why UAB?
We're so glad you asked.
There are endless reasons why you should choose UAB, but here are some of our favorites. Naturally, our exceptional academic programs are at the top of the list. Along those lines, we’re located right next to a bustling business district with tons of job opportunities. We have fun and unique traditions, Division I sports teams, and a growing urban campus—all at an affordable price. Talk about getting your money’s worth.
Academics
Not to brag, but we’re good at this. Really good. In fact, we keep getting ranked on list after list for our academics. That’s nice and everything, but our real prize comes from seeing our graduates go on to do amazing things using the very skills they learned here. We’re proud of them. So can you blame us if we brag from time to time?
Birmingham
Our city is amazing. In fact, we call it the Magic City. We have renowned restaurants and entertainment. World-class museums and theatres. Murals all over town. More parks than you can imagine. And a 56-foot tall statue of the Roman god of fire standing guard over it all. Like we said, amazing.
Research
We’ve put a high priority on investigating and discovering. We rake in hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding every year from all sorts of donors. And if you’re a freshman, we’ll be eager to get you into the game right off the bat. Because, like we said, it’s a priority here.
Innovation + Entrepreneurship
Business is a big deal for us. In particular, entrepreneurship. In fact, through our Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and our UAB Blazer Innovation Challenge, we’ve helped launch many student-led start-ups. Maybe yours will be next.
Access to Success
We are committed to providing resources and support to help each student succeed within our incredibly diverse campus community. We focus on students’ unique needs to identify and remove barriers to success as we seek to enhance access and engagement opportunities for all students.
Career Outcomes + Internships
One of our greatest advantages here at UAB is our proximity to so many businesses. Big corporations. Small operations. Innovative start-ups. We’ve got a little bit of everything here in Birmingham. And that means lots of opportunity for you.
Affordability
At UAB, we strive to offer a great education for an affordable price. We have many ways to help you pay for school. From grants to scholarships to financial aid and more, we can help you find ways to pay for your education.