University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama began in 1936 as the Birmingham Extension Center of the University of Alabama. Highly renowned for its medical research and natural sciences programs, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is one of the larger research institutions in the Southeast.

Location

Birmingham, Jefferson County
Alabama, USA

Getting There

The closest airport to UAB is the Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), which is approximately 7 miles away. From the airport, you can take a taxi, Uber/Lyft, or rent a car to get to UAB.

The university is located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, so there are also several public transportation options available, including the MAX Transit bus system and the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. If you are driving, there are several parking options available on campus, including metered parking and parking garages.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Alabama that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.