To apply to UAB, prospective international students must submit the following items:
Application Form and Fee: Submit a completed UAB application and a $30 nonrefundable application fee (check or money order payable in U.S. dollars). For more information and an online application, see “Complete an International Student Application” on the To Do List. You must declare a major on your UAB application (section 10) to obtain the immigration document for your student visa.
Secondary School Evaluation: Request a document-by-document evaluation and a grade point average (GPA) computation from either evaluation agency listed below. Request that a copy of the completed evaluation be sent directly to the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Secondary School Evaluation with Advanced Academic Programs: You may be eligible to receive high school equivalency and some transferable undergraduate college credit. If applicable, request a course-by-course evaluation as well as a GPA computation. Request that a copy of the completed evaluation be sent directly to the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
ACT/SAT Score: If you have no college work or have attended college for less than one year, you must submit official ACT or SAT scores. UAB requires a minimum ACT score of 20 or a minimum SAT combined score of 950 (critical thinking + math). You should contact the appropriate testing agency and request that it send your official scores to UAB Undergraduate Admission.
American College Testing (ACT)
UAB Institutional Code: 0056
Phone: (319) 337-1313
Visit ACT Online
College Board (SAT)
UAB Institutional Code: 1856
Visit College Board Online
College or University Evaluation: For more information, see the "Transfer Courses to UAB from Abroad" entry on the To Do List.
TOEFL Results: An official TOEFL score is required if English is not your native language. You must have a minimum score of 500 on the written examination, or a score of 173 on the computer-based version, or 61 on the Internet-based version. The score you submit should not be more than two years old. The agency listed below can provide details on the TOEFL.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151
UAB Institutional Code: 1856
Phone: (609) 771-7100
Visit TOEFL Online
Official Transcripts: If you attended high school or college in the U.S., official transcripts from each institution are required and should be mailed directly to UAB by the institution.