The University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama, was founded in 1969. It is a research university that is open to the public. In 1936, it started out as an academic extension facility. In 1966, it became a four-year school, and in 1969, it became a fully independent university. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has accredited the University of Alabama. The academic structure of the University of Alabama in Birmingham is made up of a graduate school, nine schools, and two colleges. The campus of the University of Alabama in Birmingham is situated in Birmingham's best ethnic neighborhood, Southside. It is made up of roughly 100 structures, which include residential halls, the Recreation Center, the UAB Health System, and college buildings. The University of Alabama in Birmingham has two libraries with a large collection of unusual and peculiar books, photographs, papers, and so forth. The three floors of the Recreation Center house gaming rooms, gyms, and aerobics programs. The six residence halls on campus are Blazer Hall, Camp Hall, Blount Hall, Rest Hall, Denman Hall, and the New Freshmen Residence Hall. Blazer Express, a free shuttle service that makes it simple to travel to, from, and around the University of Alabama, is available to students and employees.

The University of Alabama has around 21,923 students, including 13,836 undergraduates and 8,087 postgraduates. The student body is made up of people from over 110 different countries. The University of Alabama in Birmingham employs over 12,676 individuals, including 2,882 academics. The student-to-faculty ratio at the University of Alabama is 19:1. Aside from that, the University of Alabama employs approximately 23,000 people on a single campus and has an annual economic impact on Alabama of over $7.15 billion. The University of Alabama is happy to offer many different scholarships to help students reach their educational goals. Prospective freshmen and transfer students may apply for university-wide scholarships based on the information provided in their application at the time of enrollment. The University of Alabama International Baccalaureate Scholarship and the University of Alabama International Scholarship for First-Year Students are exclusively available to freshman students.

The campus of the University of Alabama is close to downtown Birmingham, and it offers students a wide range of things to do in their free time. Hiking routes in the Appalachian Mountains, a dynamic city nightlife, water activities on the three major rivers, theatrical events, food opportunities, and much more are all available. Students at UAB may be certain that they will get teaching that will prepare them for a bright future. Programs are meant to help people push the limits and reach their goals so that they can go out into the professional world ready to make a difference. More than 120,000 alumni from the University of Alabama live all over the world. Danya Barsalona (professional soccer player), Deidre Downs (Miss America 2005), George A. Miller (famous psychologist and cognitive scientist), Melissa Springer (American photojournalist), Larry Langford (former mayor of Birmingham), Walt Maddox (former mayor of Tuscaloosa), Vonetta Flowers (gold medalist bobsledder), Chris Hubbard (famous NFL player), Larry DeLucas (research scientist and astronaut), and Walt Maddox are The National Alumni Society at the University of Alabama keeps a network between the school and its alumni. It is proud of what its former students have done and gives college students many scholarships.