what school is uab

UAB stands for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. It is a public research university located in the Southside neighborhood of downtown Birmingham, Alabama. UAB is an autonomous institution within the University of Alabama System, which is governed by the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama. It was founded in 1969 and has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1970. UAB is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is a large, four-year research university. As of fall 2022, UAB has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,032. UAB has been recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report.