University of Alabama
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| 354= | - | Arts & Humanities | 287 | Natural Sciences |
| - | Engineering & IT | - | Social Sciences | |
| World Rankings | 250 | Life Sciences & Biomedicine | ||
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2008 QS Intelligence Unit
| 282= | 360 | Arts & Humanities | 245 | Natural Sciences |
| 361 | Engineering & IT | 286 | Social Sciences | |
| World Rankings | 198 | Life Sciences & Biomedicine | ||
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2008 QS Intelligence Unit
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Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2008 QS Intelligence Unit
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The University of Alabama, the State of Alabama's oldest public university, is a senior comprehensive doctoral-level institution. The University was established by constitutional provision under statutory mandates and authorizations. Its mission is to advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the State through quality programs of teaching, research, and service.
Activities to Support the Mission
The University of Alabama's activities emerge from a broad range of research and creative activities, many of which are recognized for their contributions to the economic, technological, and cultural growth of the State. Research and creative activity yields continuing stimulation for the instructional programs offered by the University's colleges and schools, supported by the Amelia Gorgas Library, a member of the Association of Research Libraries. At the undergraduate level, the University offers a broad range of baccalaureate programs in the arts and humanities, science and technology, pre-professional, and professional fields. A University-wide core curriculum provides a general education component as the keystone of every undergraduate program. Graduate programs, built on these undergraduate foundations, concentrate on the development of original scholarship, research, and creative activity. Professional programs, including the State's only public law school, prepare students with high levels of competence and for leadership roles. As one of the major residential campuses in the State, the University enhances the academic and personal growth of its students through its on-campus environment. Recognizing that education is a lifelong endeavor, the University offers an array of educational opportunities for non-traditional students.
The University's research, creative activities, and instructional programs form a foundation for extensive service activities, establishing a number of partnerships with business, nonprofit organizations, and government through applications of new knowledge. These relationships often extend beyond the bounds of the State as the University assists developmental efforts at regional, national, and international levels.
Activities to Support the Mission
The University of Alabama's activities emerge from a broad range of research and creative activities, many of which are recognized for their contributions to the economic, technological, and cultural growth of the State. Research and creative activity yields continuing stimulation for the instructional programs offered by the University's colleges and schools, supported by the Amelia Gorgas Library, a member of the Association of Research Libraries. At the undergraduate level, the University offers a broad range of baccalaureate programs in the arts and humanities, science and technology, pre-professional, and professional fields. A University-wide core curriculum provides a general education component as the keystone of every undergraduate program. Graduate programs, built on these undergraduate foundations, concentrate on the development of original scholarship, research, and creative activity. Professional programs, including the State's only public law school, prepare students with high levels of competence and for leadership roles. As one of the major residential campuses in the State, the University enhances the academic and personal growth of its students through its on-campus environment. Recognizing that education is a lifelong endeavor, the University offers an array of educational opportunities for non-traditional students.
The University's research, creative activities, and instructional programs form a foundation for extensive service activities, establishing a number of partnerships with business, nonprofit organizations, and government through applications of new knowledge. These relationships often extend beyond the bounds of the State as the University assists developmental efforts at regional, national, and international levels.
Faculty
| Number of Faculty Staff | Headcount: 1,357 FTE: 1,225 |  |
| Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator. | ||
| Number of International Faculty Staff | Headcount: 202 FTE: 191 | |
| Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. | ||
Undergraduate Information
| Number of Undergraduate Students | FTE: 21,165 | |
| Number of students pursuing a Bachelors level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associates degrees. | ||
| Number of International Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 549 | |
| Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'. | ||
| Average International Undergraduate Fees | $ USD 9,000 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with program referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
| Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees | $ USD 3,200 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with program referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
| Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students | FTE: 3,536 | |
| Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students) | ||
| Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students | Headcount: 480 | |
| Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'. | ||
| Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees | £ GBP 9,000 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with program referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
| Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees | $ USD 3,200 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with program referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
Students
| Total Students | Headcount: 24,045 FTE: 19,651 | |
| Total number of students. | ||
| Total International Students | Headcount: 808 | |
| Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. | ||
| Average International Student Fees | $ USD 9,000 | |
| Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course | ||
| Average Domestic Student Fees | $ USD 3,200 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with program referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
Graduate Output
| Number of PhDs Awarded | 154 | |
| Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months | ||
- Academic Affairs
- Office of the President
Lewis Manderson MBA Fellowship. 1 available @ USD 4,000
A competitive award for exceptionally well-qualified MBA students. Provides an annual scholarship award of $4,000 plus one-half of the student's University tuition.
Specialisation
MBA
Application Process
Contact: Director of MBA Program, Box 870223, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0223.
Deadline
1st January 2006
Society for the Fine Arts (SFA) Scholarships in Creative Writing. 1 available @ USD 1,000
Funded by members of SFA, this award of at least $1,000 goes to deserving graduate students in the Creative Writing Program of the Department of English.
Specialisation
Creative writing
Application Process
Contact: Creative Writing Program, 101 Morgan Hall or Box 870244, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0244.
Application URL
http://graduate.ua.edu/financial/handbook/pages/sec07.html#7_2
Deadline
1st January 2006
ALUMNI HERITAGE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP. 1 available @ USD 1,000
Threefold Purpose:
1. To recruit children and grandchildren of graduates of The University of Alabama.
2. To send a clear signal to our graduates that "we want your children."
3. To provide a tangible Alumni Association membership benefit for UA graduates.
Guidelines and requirements for this program:
1. One year only (non-renewable) scholarship for first-year graduate students who are Alabama residents and who are children or grandchildren of a University of Alabama graduate. The scholarship begins with the student's first term of enrollment and is for three consecutive terms.
2. Parent or grandparent must be a degree holder (undergraduate, graduate, or law degree) from The University of Alabama.
3. The qualifying parent or grandparent must be an active member of the National Alumni Association for three of the past five years. (Parent of grandparent cannot write check for all three years in one year.)
4. The award will be equal to 10% of the cost of in-state tuition.*
5. The student must be admitted to a graduate degree program at UA and may be enrolled part-time or full-time.
Specialisation
Any
Application Process
Submit application form
Application URL
http://graduate.ua.edu/financial/forms/ahs_form.html
Deadline
30th November 2006
Delchamps Endowed Scholarships for Advertising and PR. 0 available @ USD 1,000
one or two per year for outstanding grad or undergrad students
Specialisation
Advertising and PR
Application Process
Apply to faculty via form, processes follow.
Application URL
http://scholarships.ua.edu/images/GUS06-07.pdf
Deadline
1st December 2005