University of Alabama at Birmingham
(UAB)
Part of University of Alabama System
About
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1969 and part of the University of Alabama System, UAB has grown to be the state's largest employer, with more than 27,302 faculty and staff and over 53,000 jobs at the university. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 37 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Subject Rankings
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18 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | =32 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =49 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 69 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 70 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 79 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 85 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =130 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 131 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =135 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | =160 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 173 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =194 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 205 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =277 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =336 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =405 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 446 | 65.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,115 | 65.8 | 2026 |
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15 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Law | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Biotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Education | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
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4 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | =168 | 64.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =248 | 66.1 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |