Alabama's first eSports bachelor's degree
UAB launched the state's first Bachelor of Science in eSports Performance Management and Coaching in Fall 2025. At launch it was only the ninth program of its kind in the nation.
A focus you won't find anywhere else in the Southeast.
Our program centers on the athlete. You'll study gameplay data, reaction time, decision-making, strategy, and the health and wellness factors (nutrition, sleep, physical fitness, mental performance) that help players perform their best and stay in the game longer.
Backed by UAB's strength in health and human performance.
The program is part of the School of Education and Human Sciences and builds on UAB's long-standing expertise in kinesiology and exercise science.
New spaces built for eSports.
Through the UAB Strategic Investment Fund, UAB is creating two dedicated eSports facilities: a recreational gaming space in the Campus Recreation Center and an instructional and research lab in the Education and Engineering Complex.
A community for every player.
Whether you want to compete at the varsity level, play in a free weekly tournament, or just find people who share your interests, you'll have a place here.