University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic English Program
Birmingham, AL
University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic English Program is the only English-language program currently in our Birmingham listings, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 18.
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- School-reported weekly class load
- 18Unit length varies; confirm with the school
- Accreditation
- CEA site 135
- Can issue a Form I-20
- SEVP match: University of Alabama at Birmingham, SEVP ATL214F00221000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
- Record date
The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.
- Tuition: No school source recorded for this detail
- Weekly class load: Detail checked 2026-09-15View source
- Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail
University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic English Program tuition and fees
Current price needs confirmation. The program page lists semester prices but does not identify an effective term or tuition year, so those amounts are withheld from current comparison.
| Option | Length | Class load/week | Tuition | Listed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring or fall semester core instruction | 14 weeks | 18 | Not confirmed | |
| Summer semester core instruction | 13 weeks | 18 | Not confirmed |
Program details to confirm
UAB lists five standard levels plus pre-Level 1 support and offers full-time and part-time study. Spring and fall span 15 calendar weeks including orientation and 14 core-course weeks; summer spans 14 calendar weeks including orientation and 13 core-course weeks. Only full-time Academic English applicants can receive a UAB Form I-20. This is a school statement, not individual visa advice.
The full-time core schedule has four courses totaling 18 hours per week. Pathways students also have two hours of separate support; that is not added to the core-program figure.
Do you need a visa for this program?
The school reports a weekly class load of 18; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at Academic English Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Review visa questionsBefore you apply to Academic English Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.
- Ask for the next available start date and application deadline.
- Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
- Ask for the application charge and every mandatory fee in writing.
- Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
- Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
- If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.
Choosing within Birmingham
This is the only English-language program currently in our Birmingham listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. Alabama has 6 in total, view our state listings.
Accreditation
Accredited by the CEA, site 135, next reviewed April 2029. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.
Not confirmed in our record
- tuition
- term start dates
- a direct phone number
Common questions
How much does Academic English Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham cost?
We have not confirmed a tuition figure for Academic English Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Ask for the current rate in writing before you budget.
Do you need an F-1 visa to study at Academic English Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham?
For a course at Academic English Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.
Is Academic English Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham accredited?
Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 135, next reviewed April 2029. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.