International Year One in General
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
International Year One in General will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter your next semester of study. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 120 credit hour program
- 29-32 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 88-91 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 120 credit hour program
- 14-16 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 104-106 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 an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning programs.
- 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.
Age Requirement
16
Academic Requirements
Minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 55% Gaokao score in each province; High school diploma equivalentEnglish Language Requirements
TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 53, Duolingo 120, TOEFL Essentials 8.5, GaoKao 120Class size
14
2026 Fall Start (August)
Degree start date : 19th August 2026 - Degree end date: 11th December 2026
- Semester 1 fall: 19th August 2026 - 11th December 2026
2027 Spring Start (January)
Degree start date : 6th January 2027 - Degree end date: 30th April 2027
- Semester 1 spring: 6th January 2027 - 30th April 2027
2027 Summer Start (May)
Degree start date : 26th May 2027 - Degree end date: 13th August 2027
- Semester 1 summer: 26th May 2027 - 13th August 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 20,110.00
Approximate cost
$ 20,110.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Degree Program Components
120 credit hour degree program 14 - 32 credit hours apply from Pathway 88 - 106 credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
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.
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