Prior to applying to UAB Graduate School, review all admissions requirements and contact Dianne K. Gilmer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Assistant Director, to schedule an interview. You can also request an interview through the contact form.
How to Apply for Admission
After completing the interview process, go to the UAB Graduate School Application to complete and submit your online application. You will need the following to complete the application:
A UAB Account
When you begin the Graduate School application, you will create your account and receive a confirmation email.
- Application for: Master’s Degree
- Intended program: Master of Engineering (MEng)
- Concentration: Structural Engineering
References
Three letters of recommendation are required. Please ask the individuals from whom you request references to submit them online via the TargetX system. Electronic submission is the preferred method. If the person providing your recommendation letter prefers to mail the letter, please have the document mailed to the address of the department or program to which you are applying.
Transcripts
Request one official transcript to be submitted electronically or mailed by each post-secondary issuing institution to the UAB Graduate School:
UAB Graduate School
LHL G03; 1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0013
Application Deadlines
- Fall Admission: August 1
- Spring Admission: December 21
- Summer Admission: May 1
Additional Requirements for International Students
GRE scores are only required for international students who did not receive a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution. (Institution code: 1856).
International students must upload a Financial Affidavit of Support and must also have the following English language proficiency test scores:
- IELTS – 6.5
- TOEFL – 80
- PTEA – 53
- Institution code: 1856
Application Fee
Submit non-refundable application fee payment:
- Domestic: $50.00
- International: $60.00
Schedule an Interview
Prospective students who meet the admission requirements should apply to UAB Graduate School only after completing the admission interview. To schedule an interview or to ask questions about the SE concentration, contact:
Dianne K. Gilmer, MEng
Instructor and Director of CEM Student Affairs
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Phone: (205) 975-5848
Fax: (205) 934-9855
Or fill out the contact form.
