Overview
Founded in 1831 in Tuscaloosa, UA is the state of Alabama’s flagship university and its first public college. It provides around 200 programs across 10 academic schools and is home to Alabama’s only publicly supported law school, ranked 8th among public universities in the U.S. Its engineering program is among the five oldest in the U.S.UA strives to create a better world through extraordinary education, research and service. The learning environment encourages real-world innovation, where students are inspired to explore life-changing projects while guided by expert faculty in state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms. With a campus spread over 1,200 acres of award-winning grounds, students can find many peaceful green spaces coexisting with impressive architecture and facilities. There are over 600 student organizations to join, as well as ample support services and activities designed just for international students. UA offers on-campus housing options for undergraduate and graduate students.
