Program Overview

Undergraduate Transfer Program - Engineering

Program Details

Undergraduate Transfer Program - Engineering

The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers an Undergraduate Transfer Program in Engineering, designed for international students who wish to transfer into the university's engineering program.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Minimum of 12 college/university transfer credits
• Minimum college/university GPA of 2.0

English Language Requirements

• TOEFL 77
• IELTS 6.0
• PTEA 53
• Duolingo 120
• TOEFL Essentials 8.5
• GaoKao 120

Class Size

• 14 students

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (August)

• Program start date: 20 August 2025
• Program end date: 12 December 2025
  • Semester 1 fall: 20 August 2025 - 12 December 2025

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Program start date: 7 January 2026
• Program end date: 1 May 2026
  • Semester 1 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026

2026 Summer Start (May)

• Program start date: 27 May 2026
• Program end date: 14 August 2026
  • Semester 1 summer: 27 May 2026 - 14 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: $19,670.00
• Approximate cost: $19,670.00
• Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Sample Classes

Semester 1

• ELI 114: International Student University Success (2 Credit Units)
• Core Curriculum Course (3 Credit Units)
• Core Curriculum Course (3 Credit Units)
• MA TBD: Math course based on testing (3 Credit Units)
• Core Curriculum Course within major (3 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 14 Credit Units

Progression

Engineering with an Interest in Biomedical Engineering-Undeclared

• Minimum 3.2 cumulative UAB GPA
• English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
• Additional Requirements

Engineering with an Interest in Civil Engineering-Undeclared

• Minimum 2.2 cumulative UAB GPA
• English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
• Additional Requirements

Engineering with an Interest in Electrical Engineering-Undeclared

• Minimum 2.2 cumulative UAB GPA
• English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
• Additional Requirements

Engineering with an Interest in Materials Engineering-Undeclared

• Minimum 2.2 cumulative UAB GPA
• English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
• Additional Requirements

Engineering with an Interest in Mechanical Engineering-Undeclared

• Minimum 2.2 cumulative UAB GPA
• English level %: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
• Additional Requirements