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The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham / School of Engineering is located in Birmingham, AL, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MSBME) | ||
| Master of Engineering (M Eng) | ||
| Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) | ||
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science in Materials Engineering (MS Mt E) | ||
| Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 146 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
365
Applied
253
Accepted
137
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | August 1st | August 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 100 | |
| IELTS: Recommended |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
|---|
Student Body
527
Total Graduate Students
67%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
32%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.42% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15.18% |
| White or Caucasian | 48% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 4.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.57% |
| Two or more races | 2.28% |
| Unknown | 1.71% |
Gender
Male (81%)
Female (18%)
Faculty
54
Total faculty
Full-time - 31
Part-time - 23
Male (46)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | High performance computing/modeling and simulation, sustainable engineering design and construction, composite materials applications and development, metals processing and research, tissue engineering, cardiac rhythm management, biomedical imaging |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 8,891,205 |
Location & Contact
Address
1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294
United States
Birmingham, AL 35294
United States