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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
 
The University of Alabama is a comprehensive research university enrolling over 3,700 graduate students in over 120 master’s and doctoral programs. Here you will find high-quality programs combined with excellent faculty, top-notch facilities, and outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities.
 
You will discover that being a graduate student at The University of Alabama means joining a supportive and intellectually stimulating community of scholars and researchers. Our distinguished graduate faculty members, as well as visiting endowed professors and research fellows, provide graduate students with an impressive array of opportunities to learn and grow. UA is further enhanced by the diversity of backgrounds and experiences of our graduate students.

The University awards master’s and Ph.D. degrees in most traditional disciplines. Specialized professional and performance degrees include the D.M.A., Ed.D., Ed.S., M.B.A., M.F.A., M.P.A., M.S.N., M.S.W., and M.T.A.

THE UNIVERSITY

Since its founding in 1831 as the first public university in the state, The University of Alabama has been committed to providing the best, most complete education possible for its students. Our commitment to that goal means that as times change, we sharpen our focus and methods to keep our graduates competitive in their fields. We offer excellent facilities for graduate study and research, including laboratories, studios, multimedia classrooms, and online libraries. For three consecutive years, the University has ranked in the top 50 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of top public universities nationwide.

Across our beautiful 1,000-acre campus, several buildings dating back to the founding of the University are still in use today—alongside other historic structures and recent construction housing state-of-the-art technology. The last 15 years represent one of the largest growth periods in the University’s history. Recent additions to the campus include science and engineering research facilities, computer centers, and premier music and performance buildings.

 
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