Freshman

You have finished, or are set to finish Secondary School, but have not enrolled in any University courses after secondary school completion.
Founded in 1831 as the state of Alabama’s flagship university, The University of Alabama has always focused on being the best. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We welcome applications from students around the world! Undergraduate International Admissions is here to help you with your application and admission to The University of Alabama.
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You have finished, or are set to finish Secondary School, but have not enrolled in any University courses after secondary school completion.
You have completed one or more courses at the college level after graduating from secondary school.
You would like to take courses as a transient student, non-degree seeking student or an approved UA exchange program.
You meet all academic requirements, but do not meet the English Proficiency Requirements.
As a student at The University of Alabama you’ll grow and excel in an unrivaled academic environment on our campus, routinely named one of the most impressive in the country. Equipped with the unmatched opportunities and resources UA has to offer, there is no limit to what you can dream and achieve.
Learn about UA in Arabic, Indonesian, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish or Vietnamese.
UA offers many ways for you to become part of the global community on our campus. We have 26 student organizations specific to the international and multicultural community, as well as Capstone International, which helps you understand all aspects of your student visa and other immigration guidelines.
About an hour southwest of Birmingham, Alabama, in the Southeastern United States, Tuscaloosa is situated along the banks of the Black Warrior River in west-central Alabama.
The UA campus is located about 3 hours from Atlanta, 3.5 hours from Nashville and about 4.5 hours from the beaches of the Alabama coast on the Gulf of Mexico.
Tuscaloosa has a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65° Fahrenheit.