International Year One in General

Overview

International Year One in general studies will prepare students to enter their next semester of a bachelor's degree program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Key information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

2022-23
2023-24

Entry requirements

Age requirement

Academic requirements

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Dates & Fees

August 2022 start
(2 Semesters)

Tue 16 August 2022 - Fri 21 April 2023

$31,300

January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)

Wed 4 January 2023 - Fri 11 August 2023

$31,300

May 2023 start
(2 Semesters)

Wed 3 May 2023 - Fri 8 December 2023

$31,300

Example Study Plan

Semester 1

ELI 203

Academic English Listening and Speaking

3 Credits

ELI 102

Academic Reading

3 Credits

ELI 101

Academic Writing

3 Credits

TBD

Core Curriculum Course

3 Credits

MA TBD

Math course based on testing

3-4 Credits

Semester 2

TBD

Core Curriculum Course

3 Credits

TBD

Core Curriculum Course

3 Credits

ELI 205

English Skills for Academic Success

3 Credits

Varies

Exploring UAB or FYE Course offered by major

2-3 Credits

MA TBD

Math course based on testing

3-4 Credits

Progression

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Degree

Final level

English level

Additional requirements

African American Studies-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Anthropology-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Art-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Art-B.F.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Chemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Communication Studies-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Community Health and Human Services-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Criminal Justice-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Digital Forensics-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Early Childhood Education-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

English-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Foreign Languages-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

General Studies-B.G.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Genetic and Genome Sciences-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Health Care Management-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

High School Education-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

History-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Immunology-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

International Studies-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Kinesiology-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Mathematics-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Medical Sociology-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Music-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Musical Theatre-B.F.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Philosophy-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Political Science-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Psychology-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Social Work-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Sociology-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Theatre-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Entry requirements

Age requirement

Academic requirements

High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

English language entry requirements

2 Semesters: TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44+, Completion of Academic English Level 4, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, GaoKao 110, TOEFL Essentials 6.5.

Dates & Fees

August 2023 start
(2 Semesters)

Tue 15 August 2023 - Fri 19 April 2024

January 2024 start
(2 Semesters)

Wed 3 January 2024 - Fri 16 August 2024

May 2024 start
(2 Semesters)

Wed 1 May 2024 - Fri 13 December 2024

Progression

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Degree

Final level

English level

Additional requirements

African American Studies-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Anthropology-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Art-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Art-B.F.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Chemistry-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Communication Studies-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Community Health and Human Services-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Criminal Justice-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Digital Forensics-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Early Childhood Education-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

English-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Foreign Languages-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

General Studies-B.G.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Genetic and Genome Sciences-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Health Care Management-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

High School Education-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

History-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Immunology-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

International Studies-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Kinesiology-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Mathematics-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Medical Sociology-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Music-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Musical Theatre-B.F.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Philosophy-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Political Science-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Psychology-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Social Work-B.S.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Sociology-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.

Theatre-B.A.

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA.

80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.

C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted.