Undergraduate Transfer Program

If you have already completed college or university-level courses and want to transfer to UAB, our Undergraduate Transfer Program (UTP) is for you. You'll receive an estimate of transferable credits toward your degree before you start your program.

Our UTP provides a customized path to earning your bachelor's degree at UAB. You won't repeat course work and will receive additional academic, language and cultural support to help you excel at a US university.

Age requirements: 17 years and above

Academic requirements: Minimum of 12 college/university transfer credits. Minimum college/university GPA of 2.0.

1-Semester Pathway

English language requirements: TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 55, Duolingo 120, GaoKao 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

2-Semester Pathway

English language requirements: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 45, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

3-Semester Pathway

English language requirements: TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 35, Completion of Academic English Level 3, Duolingo 75, Gaokao 105, TOEFL Essentials 6.0.