Raising the Bar
Nationally Recognized Excellence
UA’s programs are consistently ranked among the best, preparing students to stand out in competitive fields.
#1 business school
in Alabama for research by the UTD Research Rankings
top 3% nursing program
by U.S. News & World Report
top 5 apr program
ranked currently for the 11th time by PRWeek
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Cutting-Edge Resources
From advanced laboratories and research facilities to collaborative learning spaces and technology hubs, UA provides the tools you need to turn ideas into impact.
The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering features cutting-edge labs in fields like cybersecurity, transportation and water quality.
By late 2026, UA will host the fastest high-performance computing system in Alabama.
C&IS's most advanced facility, a state-of-the-art teaching a production space, is located inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.
The Alabama Water Institute offers innovative, operations-oriented research unique to The University of Alabama.
Plan Early,
Achieve More
Get Ahead of Your Competition
Apply to Early CollegeUA’s Early College programs allow motivated high school students to earn college credit before graduation, giving them a head start on academic and career goals.
For Students Who Want More
Learn More About Honors CollegeNamed one of the Top 10 Programs in the nation by PrepScholar, the UA Honors College offers high-achieving students an enriched curriculum, selective seminars, exclusive research opportunities and personalized mentorship to cultivate leadership and innovation.
National Merit Scholars
National Merit OpportunitiesAs one of the nation’s leading universities for National Merit Scholars, UA provides exclusive, generous scholarship support and access to programs that elevate academic achievement and career readiness for the more than 1,200 National Merit Scholars who call UA home.
