Founded in 1820, the University of Alabama is a public research university in Tuscaloosa and the flagship of the University of Alabama System. It is known for its programs in business, communication, engineering, and its highly successful athletics programs (Crimson Tide).
Address: 739 University Blvd, 35487 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Business (Culverhouse College), Communication, Engineering
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Flagship of UA System. Strong connections with automotive industry in Alabama (Mercedes-Benz, etc.). Successful athletics programs are a major focus.
Research:
A research university with strengths in manufacturing and automotive engineering, water resources, communication disorders, and public health.
Famous Alumnis:
Joe Namath, Harper Lee, Sela Ward, Rece Davis, Bear Bryant (coach, not alumnus)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
7000
Current students***:
39000
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
200000
Pros
Strong school spirit and renowned athletics programs, good business and communication schools, beautiful historic campus.
Cons
Located in a smaller Southern city, some programs less nationally prominent than top-tier SEC schools, campus culture can be very focused on athletics.
Best For
Students seeking a large public university experience with strong programs in business, communication, or engineering, often valuing a spirited campus life and major college athletics.
- Automotive, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality Management, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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