University · Tuscaloosa, United States

The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa

The University of Alabama is a public university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offering undergraduate and graduate study. International applicants from schools outside the US are considered with a 3.0 cumulative GPA, test scores are optional for most applicants, and students who meet academic but not English requirements can start through the English Language Institute on conditional admission.

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Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

LevelTuitionIn rupeesFor
UG/PGUSD 35,924 / yearabout ₹34.1 lakhinternational undergraduate and graduate tuition, 2026-27 (Fall+Spring+Summer basis); fees $1,000, living $19,050, health insurance $2,428, books $700; total $59,102 (summer starters must show $76,508)

Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG)
Applicants from schools outside the US are considered with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (all coursework). Test scores optional for most; for 2027 entry a score is required if GPA is below 3.0, and scores are required for automatic scholarship consideration. No India-specific percentage published.
IELTS
6.0
TOEFL
79 (before 21 Jan 2026) / 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026)
PTE
54
DUOLINGO
110
WAIVER
US high school graduates, a C or better in a US university composition course, or citizens/residents of listed English-speaking countries (India not listed)
Tests
SAT/ACT optional for most; required below 3.0 GPA and for automatic scholarships.
Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

  • Computer Science (Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering)UG · Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • B.S. in Cyber SecurityUG · Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Electrical and Computer EngineeringUG · Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Mechanical Engineering (incl. B.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering)UG · Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer
Apply

How and when to apply

Route: UA Undergraduate Application

  • 4 December 2026 Fall 2027 · Priority deadline
  • 4 December 2026 Summer 2027 · Priority deadline
  • 2 November 2026 Spring 2027 · Priority deadline (passed)
Funding

Scholarships

  • International Freshman ScholarshipsFirst-year students with high ACT/SAT scores and good GPA
  • Graduate assistantshipsGraduate students (stipend and/or tuition assistance; by department)
After you graduate

Work after study

US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).

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