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University of Alabama

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United States
Website
www.ua.edu
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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.
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Faculty
Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 148 FTE: 143
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.
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 3,591
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 and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 37,628 FTE: 33,494
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 730 FTE: 669
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. Please exclude all exchange students.
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 11,426 FTE: 8,313
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students Headcount: 1,298 FTE: 1,145
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.
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 12,664
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.
Average Domestic Student Fees $ USD 12,664
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
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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

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Overall 282
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