Profile: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Anthropology: Anthropology

Area Studies: Afro-American Studies, International Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art History, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Drawing, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art

Athletics: Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Biophysics, Cytotechnology, Molecular Biology

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, E-Business, Finance and Operation Management, Finance/Banking, Industrial Business, Industrial Management, Institutional Management, Investing, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing

Chemistry: Chemistry

Communications: Communication, Mass Communication

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice

Economics: Economics

Education: Communications, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, Health Education, Junior High/Middle School, Junior High/Middle School Mathematics, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Education, Special Education

Engineering: Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

English: Creative Writing, English, Linguistics, Professional Writing

Foreign Language: Arabic (some courses), Chinese (some courses), French, Italian, Japanese (some courses), Spanish

General Studies: Individualized Degree Program, Natural Sciences

Health and Safety Sciences: Dietetics, Emergency Medical Care, Health Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nuclear Medical Technology, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems

International Studies: International Studies

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Biomathematics/Biometrics, Mathematics

Performing Arts: Choral Music, Music, Music Education, Music Technology, Performance, Technical Theater, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Design Technology

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy

Physics: Physics

Political Science: American Political Science, Government, International Affairs/Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Public Administration/Affairs

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology

Closed Programs
Nursing clinical courses, medical technology, and physical therapy.

Limitations
There may be additional admissions requirements or restrictions for certain programs in the UAB School of Health Professions, the UAB School of Education and the UAB School of Nursing. Highly competitive courses in business and computer science. Upper division coursework in biology, chemistry, psychology, business and mathematics may require prior arrangements with the department. Audition or portfolio is required for admission to some music, theatre and art classes. Contact the NSE coordinator for procedures and departmental contact information.

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes
RA Exchange: Yes

• 2.5 GPA
• None.

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

• Available

• TOEFL: must have a score of 500 paper, 173 computer or 61 Internet

• No graduate or post-baccalaureate students

• Plan A

• Will not accept

• Fees are subject to change without notice.
• Two semesters = one academic year
• Three quarters = one academic year

• Figures are current as of 6/13/2012.
• Estimated cost: $4,590.
• Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
• Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan A students.

• No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.

• Plan A: 18 ($246.00 per additional hour)
• Plan B: 18 ($246.00 per additional hour)

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.

• Pell
• Perkins
• SEOG
• Plus

• Figures are current as of 6/13/2012.
• Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
• Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
• Two semesters = one academic year
• Three quarters = one academic year

• Apartment: $2,840
• Per semester unless otherwise noted
• On campus living encouraged

• Appoximate monthly cost: $800
• Proximity to campus: Within 5 miles

• Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
• $346 per semester for 3 meals per week.
• $740 per semester for 7 meals per week.
• $1722 per semester for 15 meals per week.