University of Alabama

International students who wish to study at the University of Alabama must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for undergraduate admission. For the Fall of 2023, the freshman class continues to be academically talented with 43.4% boasting a 4.0 high school GPA, a record average high school GPA of 3.87. Apart from this, students have to meet the general admission requirements to get admission to the university.

The University of Alabama Birmingham MS in CS program ranks among the top in the world. According to the University of Alabama Birmingham ranking, the UAB ranks 601-800 for PG Computer Science by Times Higher Education. The UAB MS in CS fees is also low and it is around INR 23 L for first year. Therefore, yes UAB is among the best choice to study MS in CS in the USA for international students.

The Alabama University application fee for International students vary by application type. Mentioned below are the application fee for UG and PG applications at Alabama:

• UG: USD 40 or INR 3,342.14
• MBA: USD 80 or INR 6,684.28

International students whose first language is not English must meet the below English language requirements for the University of Alabama admissions:

English Language Tests

UG Language Requirements

PG Language Requirements

IELTS

score of 6.0 or above

≥ 6.5

TOEFL

iBT - score of 79 and above

PBT - score of 550 and above

≥ 79

PTE

score of 54 or above

≥ 59

Duolingo

score of 110 or above

≥ 105

 Check the list of Documents required for filling Applications for Universities in the USA

The University of Alabama is a good choice to study in the USA because of its impressive ranking and low cost programs. International students can complete thier degree under INR 23 L to INR 25 L. Some of the University of Alabama courses are ranked high in the world programme ranking. The University of Alabama placements are also impressive as graduates gets an average annual salary of INR 49 L. 

The cost of studying the University of Alabama Birmingham MS in CS programme is around INR 23 L. Students can check below the complete first year package to study MS in CS at UAB:

Fees components

Amount

Tuition & fees

INR 22,94,112

Hostel & Meals

INR 9,03,182

Insurance

INR 2,02,480

International fee

INR 12,468

Total

INR 34,12,242

International students must achieve an undergraduate degree GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) overall, or 3.0 (or equivalent) for the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) admission in PG programs. The middle 50% of students enrolling at The University of Alabama for the fall 2024 is:

• ACT: 26 – 33
• SAT: 1170 – 1400
• GPA: 3.59 – 4.26

Non-native speakers must submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS, DET, or PTE scores. The minimum score for admission to a degree programme or for non-degree admission is 79 on the TOEFL iBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, 110 on the DET, or 59 on the PTE.

The English Language requirements for international students at University of Alabama are given in the table below:

Also read: IELTS Preparation and Tips 2023

University of Alabama requirements vary by programme type for international students. Mentioned below are the University of Alabama admission requirements for International students:

UAB UG admission requirements:

• Complete a high school degree from a recognised school/college
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for admission
• Meet the English language requirements
• Additional test scores for ACT/ SAT are optional

UAB PG admission requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with a qualifying GPA
• Meet the English language requirements
• Submit additional test scores of GMAT/GRE
• A minimum of three years of professional work experience

Check below the University of Alabama at Birmingham fees for Indian students:

Courses

Duration

1st Year Tuition Fees

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-alabama/courses/be-btech-bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BE/BS</a>

4 years

INR 20.33 Lakhs-INR 30.4 Lakhs

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-alabama/courses/ms-bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS</a>

18-24 months

INR 31.8 Lakhs - INR 92.3 Lakhs

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-alabama/courses/bba-bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BBA</a>

4 years

INR 20.33 Lakhs - INR 28.57 Lakhs

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-alabama/courses/mba-pgdm-bc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MBA or PGDM</a>

2 years

INR 29.45 Lakhs-INR 44.1 Lakhs

Also check: <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/cost-of-studying-in-the-us-articlepage-1587" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cost of Studying in the USA for Indian Students</a>

The University of Alabama offers on-campus employment which means that the student is paid by the university or work for an affiliated service that operates on-campus. The following are the conditions under which the student in F-1 or J-1 status will work on-campus:

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The University of Alabama admission are moderatly competitive for International students because of its acceptance rate. The University of Alabama acceptance rate is around 76% for the fall of 2023-24. UAB University has received 58,418 applications among which 8,279 get admission offers for the fall of 2023-24. Mentioned below are the University of Alabama enrollment statistics for UG:

Particulars

Stats 2022-2023

Stats 2023-2024

Application Received

54,072

58,418

Admitted Students

43,290

44,295

Acceptance Rate

80.06%

75.82%

International students who apply for the University of Alabama admissions are automatically eligible for UAB scholarships. We have mentioned below the popular University of Alabama scholarships for first-year students:

Scholarships

Amount/Value

International UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship

INR 5 L up to tuition

International Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships

INR 5 L to INR 23.3 L

Read more about the Scholarships in the USA

Other than the general merit scholarships, the University of Alabama offers external scholarships to international students with different qualifications, abilities and interests. Some of the external scholarships are given as follows:

• Alabama College Counts Scholarship
• Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
• The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Neilsen Scholarship Programme
• Elks Club, Lion Club and The Girl and Boy Scouts of America are some of the organizations that offer scholarships to international students.

International students have to meet the general University of Alabama requirements to get admission to the university.

Check below the UAB requirements for undergraduate admission:

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for admission

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Meet the English language requirements

<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Additional test score of ACT/SAT are optional

Check below the UAB requirements for graduate admission

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->Meet the English language requirements

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·      <!- [endif]->A minimum of three years of professional work experience

Know more about the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

The University of Alabama acceptance rate stands at 76% for the year 2024, which indicates that it is a moderately difficult university to get into. Academics is a very important part of getting an admission here, a GPA of 3.0 overall on a 4.0 scale is required to be able to be considered at this university. 

Other than the minimum GPA requirements, below are some other requirements: 

UAB UG admission requirements:

• Complete a high school degree from a recognized school/college
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school for admission
• Meet the English language requirements
• Additional test scores for ACT/ SAT are optional

UAB PG admission requirements

• A bachelor's degree with a qualifying GPA
• Meet the English language requirements
• Submit additional test scores of GMAT/GRE
• A minimum of three years of professional work experience

UAB MBA admission requirements

• An undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with a qualifying grade point average (preferably a 3.0 GPA or better)
• The GMAT or GRE is typically no longer required for EMBA applicants who meet specific criteria established. To qualify for this exemption, an applicant must have strong work experience (at least five years) and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better OR have already earned another master's degree.
• Test score requirements for applicants with a GPA below 3.0 are a GMAT (old version) score of at least 500 and a GRE of at least 300
• Applicants must have a minimum of five years of professional work experience
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation
• A TOEFL score of at least 79 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5 for non-native English speakers
• A resume
• A completed Statement of Purpose

International students must have at least GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 to get admission to Alabama University UG and PG program. Apart from GPA, students also meet the general entry requirements of their programme to get admission.

The University of Alabama cost for undergraduate and graduate programs vary from INR 23.66 L and INR 34.16 L for the first year. The table below has the University of Alabama tuition fees for international students with course duration:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

BE/BTech (4 years)

INR 24 L - 28 L

MBA/PGDM (1 year-2 years)

INR 24 L - 33 L

MIM (1 year-24 months)

INR 6 L - 33 L

MS (18-24 months)

INR 6 L - 24 L

BBA (4 years)

INR 10 L - 28 L

BSc (48 months-4 years)

INR 10 L - 39 L

The most competitive course at University of Alabama is Masters In Mechanical Engineering. This course includes the following:

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·       <!- [endif]->International students should submit their application based on the time that the visa or travel would take. The process can take two to six months which is why applicants should apply early to avoid missing first day of classes.

According to the University of Alabama Birmingham ranking, the UAB ranks 601-800 for PG Computer Science by Times Higher Education. Students can check the below table for UAB ranking in Computer Science in last few years:

Ranked By

2021

2022

2023

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

501-600

501-600

601-800

The University of Alabama is internationally known for the points given below:

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·       <!- [endif]->The university has done a wide spread effort on the Rising Tide Capital Campaign which raises a minimum of USD 1.5 billion for philanthropic support for priorities over a decade.

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<!- [if !supportLists]->·       <!- [endif]->The university has a highly ranked School of Law and the School of Medicine in Birmingham.

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The University of Alabama currently has more than 38,000 undergraduate, professional and graduate students have enrolled at the university based on the Fall 2022 data. Out of these students, 57.9% of the students come from elsewhere in the USA and from 88 foreign countries. The International Student and Scholar has served 1,118 active enrolled international students which includes 246 new international students.