Established in 1969, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Birmingham (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Alabama.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 