Rankings of University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB, was established in 1936 out of need for an extension to the already existing University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. 33 years later, UAB became an autonomous member of the University of Alabama system, with over 20,000 students enrolled each year, from more than 110 countries. UAB offers more than 120 programs of study in 12 academic divisions.

Latest ranking updates for University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • March 2024: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings. University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #204.
  • December 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance update. University of Alabama at Birmingham achieves place 222.
  • December 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK announced latest results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability with University of Alabama at Birmingham in position 1051.
  • October 2023: University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks 201 in the latest GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.

University rankings

    • #304 
    • #306 
    Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
    [Published 14 September, 2021]
    • #136 
    • #901 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #145 
    • #142 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 17 September, 2023]
    • #322 
    • #326 
    Forbes: America's Top Colleges
    [Published 30 August, 2022]
    • #715 
    • #740 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #58 
    • #160 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #111 
    • #401 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #297 
    • #301 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 28 August, 2022]
    • #60 
    • #229 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #64 
    • #204 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #68 
    • #185 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #81 
    • #278 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #151 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #222 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #113 
    • #474 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #98 
    • #274 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #107 
    • #352 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #469 
    • #471 
    MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #278 
    • #383 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #711 
    • #737 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #117 
    • #171 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #171 
    • #1051 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #82 
    • #174 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Business

    • #14 
    • #12 
    Business

    [Published ]
    • #45 
    • #42 
    Business

    [Published ]

Computer Science

    • #125 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #432 
    • #434 
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Education

    • #108 
    • #106 
    Education
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #120 
    • #300 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #165 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #59 
    • #201 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #178 
    • #152 
    Engineering
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #218 
    • #223 
    Engineering
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #174 
    • #1481 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #79 
    • #186 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Law

    • #102 
    • #101 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #107 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #27 
    • #94 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #151 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #424 
    • #432 
    Nursing & Health Care
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]

Natural Sciences

    • #123 
    • #291 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #82 
    • #252 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #151 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Alabama at Birmingham

Business US News: Best Online Master's in Business Programs
#12 
Business
Dentistry URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#94 
Medicine & Health
Law GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Law
Education US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#106 
Education
Social Sciences NTU Rankings by Subject
#151 
Social Studies & Humanities
Engineering US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#152 
Engineering
Chemistry NTU Rankings by Subject
#291 
Natural Sciences
Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#301 
Computer Science
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#351 
Mathematics

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

PROS

  • Class sizes are generally small promoting class participation and ultimately, student success.
  • UAB is famous for its medical programmes with many prominent academics on faculty.
  • There is always something happening on campus with abundant events and student organisations to take part in.

CONS

  • Prices of campus services could be lower,and a discount applied for registered students.
  • Parking on -campus is limited.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1969
Telephone:
+1 205-934-4011
Address:
1530 3rd Avenue South
35294-01, Birmingham AL
USA
Website:
https://www.uab.edu/
Social:
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  • UAB United: Veronica's Story
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  • UAB students happy to be back on campus

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