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The º£½ÇÉçÇø is the state’s future-ready flagship. UA develops leaders and a workforce for a changing world, advances research and innovation that solve real problems and strengthens communities across Alabama and beyond. UA provides an economic impact to the state of more than $3.4 billion andholds a global reputation for excellence. Through more than 200 degree programs and 30 research centers, the University leads creative inquiry and discovery that fuels economic growth and opportunity. 

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the º£½ÇÉçÇø at Birmingham is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $850 million in research expenditures annually, as well as Alabama’s largest employer, with more than 35,000 employees, and has an annual economic impact exceeding $12.1 billion on the state. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement, and patient care.

The º£½ÇÉçÇø in Huntsville is a highly accomplished academic institution and a research intensive university with five programs ranked in the top 25 in the nation for federally-financed research, according to the National Science Foundation. The campus is the anchor tenant in Cummings Research Park, the second largest university-related research park in the United States. UAH fosters a culture of innovation through cutting-edge technology and strong industry partnerships, giving students hands-on experiences for solving real-world problems.

UAB Medicine welcomes more than 2 million patient visits each year through its extensive care network of clinics, health centers, and hospitals serving communities throughout the state. Anchored by its flagship UAB Hospital — Alabama’s top-ranked academic medical center and the fifth-largest hospital in the nation — UAB Medicine is internationally recognized for its mission to provide the highest levels of patient care, outstanding education of medical professionals, and advancement of science in medicine through groundbreaking research.