Graduate Pathway in Public Administration

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Students who successfully complete a Graduate Pathway program in public administration are assured progression to a nationally-ranked UAB graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.

Degree Program Components

2-Semester:

39 credit hour program
12 credit hours apply from Pathway
27 credit hours remaining toward degree

Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate 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.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Public Administration

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 46, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0, Completion of Academic English Level 4

Class size

2026 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 19th August 2026 - Degree end date: 30th April 2027

Semester 1 fall: 19th August 2026 - 11th December 2026
Semester 2 spring: 6th January 2027 - 30th April 2027

2027 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 6th January 2027 - Degree end date: 13th August 2027

Semester 1 spring: 6th January 2027 - 30th April 2027
Semester 2 summer: 5th May 2027 - 13th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 33,470.00

Approximate cost

$ 33,470.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

42 credit hour degree program 12 credit hours apply from Pathway 30 credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

ELI 401

Academic Reading and Writing I

3 Credit Units

ELI 402

Academic Speaking and Listening I

3 Credit Units

TBD

Public Administration Major Course

3 Credit Units

TBD

Public Administration Major Course

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Semester 2

ELI 403

Academic Reading and Writing II

3 Credit Units

ELI 404

Academic Speaking and Listening II

3 Credit Units

TBD

Public Administration Major Course

3 Credit Units

TBD

Public Administration Major Course

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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Graduate Pathway in Public Administration

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Public Administration

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Class size

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (August)

2027 Spring Start (January)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Semester 2

Notes

Progression