International Year One in Business

International Year One in Business 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

Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.

Course features

Begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.
Receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year at a US university.
Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
Smaller class sizes allow you to spend more time with your teachers.
Develop the knowledge and skills for your degree through your chosen program.
Start taking classes in your major while progressing through the IYO program.

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2021/22 2022/23 2023/24

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This International Year One 1-Semester program lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, or GaoKao 120.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

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Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
17 August 2021	10 December 2021	1 Semester View Term dates	$17,470
5 January 2022	22 April 2022	1 Semester View Term dates	$17,470
4 May 2022	12 August 2022	1 Semester View Term dates	$17,470

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted. C or better in all courses. No grades of I (Incomplete) or W (WIthdrawn) permitted. Students must test into at least MA 105.

This International Year One 2-Semester program lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

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Scholarships

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Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
17 August 2021	22 April 2022	2 Semesters View Term dates	$30,390
5 January 2022	12 August 2022	2 Semesters View Term dates	$30,390
4 May 2022	9 December 2022	2 Semesters View Term dates	$30,390

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

This International Year One 3-Semester program lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, or Gaokao 105
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
17 August 2021	5 August 2022	3 Semesters View Term dates	$39,190
5 January 2022	9 December 2022	3 Semesters View Term dates	$39,190
4 May 2022	21 April 2023	3 Semesters View Term dates	$39,190

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

This International Year One 1-Semester program lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, or GaoKao 120.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
16 August 2022	9 December 2022	1 Semester View Term dates	*
4 January 2023	21 April 2023	1 Semester View Term dates	*
3 May 2023	11 August 2023	1 Semester View Term dates	$17,995

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

This International Year One 2-Semester program lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
16 August 2022	21 April 2023	2 Semesters View Term dates	*
4 January 2023	11 August 2023	2 Semesters View Term dates	*
3 May 2023	8 December 2023	2 Semesters View Term dates	$31,300

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

This International Year One 3-Semester program lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, or Gaokao 105
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
16 August 2022	11 August 2023	3 Semesters View Term dates	*
4 January 2023	8 December 2023	3 Semesters View Term dates	*
3 May 2023	19 April 2024	3 Semesters View Term dates	$40,365

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

This International Year One 1-Semester program lasts six months and is designed for students who already have a higher level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, or GaoKao 120.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
15 August 2023	15 December 2023	1 Semester View Term dates	*
3 January 2024	19 April 2024	1 Semester View Term dates	*
1 May 2024	16 August 2024	1 Semester View Term dates	*

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

This International Year One 2-Semester program lasts 12 months and is designed for students who have a moderate level of English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
15 August 2023	19 April 2024	2 Semesters View Term dates	*
3 January 2024	16 August 2024	2 Semesters View Term dates	*
1 May 2024	13 December 2024	2 Semesters View Term dates	*

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

This International Year One 3-Semester program lasts 18 months and is designed for students who need a more intensive English-language program.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, or Gaokao 105
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
15 August 2023	16 August 2024	3 Semesters View Term dates	*
3 January 2024	13 December 2024	3 Semesters View Term dates	*
1 May 2024	18 April 2025	3 Semesters View Term dates	*

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

2021/22

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How I Qualify?

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, or GaoKao 120.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and Prices

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
17 August 2021	10 December 2021	1 Semester View Term dates	$17,470
5 January 2022	22 April 2022	1 Semester View Term dates	$17,470
4 May 2022	12 August 2022	1 Semester View Term dates	$17,470

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How I Qualify?

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and Prices

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
17 August 2021	22 April 2022	2 Semesters View Term dates	$30,390
5 January 2022	12 August 2022	2 Semesters View Term dates	$30,390
4 May 2022	9 December 2022	2 Semesters View Term dates	$30,390

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How I Qualify?

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, or Gaokao 105
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and Prices

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
17 August 2021	5 August 2022	3 Semesters View Term dates	$39,190
5 January 2022	9 December 2022	3 Semesters View Term dates	$39,190
4 May 2022	21 April 2023	3 Semesters View Term dates	$39,190

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

2022/23

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How I Qualify?

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, or GaoKao 120.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and Prices

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
16 August 2022	9 December 2022	1 Semester View Term dates	*
4 January 2023	21 April 2023	1 Semester View Term dates	*
3 May 2023	11 August 2023	1 Semester View Term dates	$17,995

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How I Qualify?

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and Prices

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
16 August 2022	21 April 2023	2 Semesters View Term dates	*
4 January 2023	11 August 2023	2 Semesters View Term dates	*
3 May 2023	8 December 2023	2 Semesters View Term dates	$31,300

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How I Qualify?

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, or Gaokao 105
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and Prices

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
16 August 2022	11 August 2023	3 Semesters View Term dates	*
4 January 2023	8 December 2023	3 Semesters View Term dates	*
3 May 2023	19 April 2024	3 Semesters View Term dates	$40,365

*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

2023/24

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How I Qualify?

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 77, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 51, IELA 176, Duolingo 120, or GaoKao 120.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and Prices

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
15 August 2023	15 December 2023	1 Semester View Term dates	*
3 January 2024	19 April 2024	1 Semester View Term dates	*
1 May 2024	16 August 2024	1 Semester View Term dates	*

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How I Qualify?

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 60, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, IELA 162, Duolingo 90, or GaoKao 110.
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and Prices

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
15 August 2023	19 April 2024	2 Semesters View Term dates	*
3 January 2024	16 August 2024	2 Semesters View Term dates	*
1 May 2024	13 December 2024	2 Semesters View Term dates	*

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

How I Qualify?

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:	TOEFL 50, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 41+, Completion of Academic English Level 3, IELA 154, Duolingo 75, or Gaokao 105
Age requirements:	17 years and above
Academic requirements:	High school diploma; Minimum 2.0 GPA or 55% Gaokao score in each province.

Don't meet the English language level?

Apply for our Academic English

Scholarships

We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.

Dates and Prices

Dates and prices

Start date	End date	Course length	Tuition
15 August 2023	16 August 2024	3 Semesters View Term dates	*
3 January 2024	13 December 2024	3 Semesters View Term dates	*
1 May 2024	18 April 2025	3 Semesters View Term dates	*

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching):	14
Course Delivery Method	On-Campus
Class duration:	9-13 hours per week

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

What do I need to progress?

Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. C or better in all courses, no grades of I or W permitted.

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