Public research university and academic medical center in Birmingham, Alabama, offering 140 degree programs and R-1 research across biomedical sciences, medicine and clinical care.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public research university and academic medical center in Birmingham, Alabama, and the largest single employer in the state. Founded in 1859 as the Medical College of Alabama and independent since 1969 as part of the three-campus University of Alabama System, it employs people across teaching, research, clinical care and administration, making it one of the largest academic employers in the American South.
UAB is the largest research institution in Alabama and holds a Carnegie R-1 classification for comprehensive research activity. Technical and scientific work spans biomedical research, medical sciences and interdisciplinary inquiry, alongside clinical practice at UAB's academic medical centre. The university serves more than 22,000 students through 140 programs of study - bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees - delivered across 12 academic divisions.
Roles at UAB extend beyond faculty appointments to research staff, healthcare professionals and the operational teams supporting a large public institution. The university is situated in the Birmingham metropolitan area, home to 1.1 million residents, and states a commitment to an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to education and to exceptional patient care.
