The academically-rigorous program provides high-quality English language instruction and the skills to succeed at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. The program has received notable accreditation by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for upholiding standards of academic excellence.
NEW: Academic English 2.0 Our updated Academic English program includes:
Assured study plan: placement assurance for students with qualifying scores under a year old at program start
Measured Progress: consistent growth at each level (estimated 10 TOEFL/.5 IELTS points per semester)
Enhanced Level Transfer: level portability across our US partners
Academic Study Plan Calculator: add your program and English scores and receive an estimated study plan showing your duration of study
Course length description:
Spring: 15 weeks (including orientation)
Summer: 14 weeks (including orientation)
Fall: 15 weeks (including orientation)
October start is a special program and lasts 8 weeks
Key Information
Program highlights include:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
May 2025
INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham
1720 2nd Ave South,
BIRMINGHAM,
Alabama,
35294, United States
Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements: High school diploma required
English Language Requirements
No English language requirement; students will be assessed and placed upon arrival
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (INTO UAB) helps international students progress to degree-level study.
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