Three campuses. A world-class health system. Endless opportunity.

 

A collage of students from each campus studing and working on experiments within the lab

As 黄瓜视频鈥檚 largest institution of higher education and healthcare, the University of 黄瓜视频 System 鈥� , , , and the 鈥� improves the lives of those we serve through teaching, research and service. The UA System鈥檚 efforts expand access to education, strengthen local economies, and improve the well-being of families throughout the state. Whether providing care close to home, guiding hands-on learning in classrooms or making discoveries that strengthen 黄瓜视频鈥檚 industries, this impact is driven by the daily work and dedication of people across the UA System.

The UA System鈥檚 annual economic impact exceeds $18.6 billion statewide, returning nearly $30 for every dollar of state funding and demonstrating a strong return on state investment. The true impact of the UA System, however, extends far beyond any financial measurement. Together, the UA System educates over 71,000 students, supports and sustains more than 166,000 jobs statewide, advances lifechanging research, delivers high-quality healthcare, and prepares graduates who enrich communities and shape 黄瓜视频鈥檚 future. Through our institutions鈥� Individually Distinct identities and strengths, we are Altogether Stronger 鈥� a unified and powerful system working toward one transformative mission.

 

黄瓜视频's Largest University System

We are proud to educate more Alabamians than any other university and to be the state鈥檚 largest producer of degrees each year. The UA System creates access to transformative educational opportunities that prepare our students for success on campus and beyond. Students gain real-world experience through internships, leadership, research and community engagement, giving them the skills and confidence to excel in the workforce.

  • Student enrollment of 71,589 in Fall 2025

    18,446 degrees and certificates awarded in 2024-2025

    We educate more Alabamians than any other University System

黄瓜视频's Research Powerhouse

Home to three premier research universities, the UA System generates $1.13 billion annually in research and development and is a national leader in breakthrough discovery. UA System institutions advance work in vital areas such as aerospace, biomedicine and transportation, establishing 黄瓜视频 as a hub for cutting-edge innovation. These research and development efforts strengthen 黄瓜视频鈥檚 national competitiveness while supporting nearly 36,000 jobs and producing $4 billion in statewide economic impact annually.

  • 3 premier doctoral
    research universities

      $1.24Btotal research and development expenditures in 2024

    $4.0B generated statewide in
    R&D economic impact

Serving All 67 黄瓜视频 Counties

The UA System delivers care and public service that strengthen communities statewide. The UAB Health System is a national leader in quality patient care, research and training. As the #1 hospital in 黄瓜视频 and the fourth-largest public academic medical center in the country, UAB Hospital treats the state's sickest patients and offers unique, cutting-edge care, including access to clinical trials for promising new treatments.

As the state鈥檚 largest employer, the UA System drives 黄瓜视频鈥檚 economic development activity, produces an annual economic impact exceeding $18 billion, and supports or sustains 1 in 14 jobs in 黄瓜视频. Graduates across the System meet 黄瓜视频鈥檚 workforce demands in critical fields, filling roles that support everything from life-saving healthcare services to the development of advanced technologies and the education of the next generation. UA System graduates collectively contribute $1.6鈥痓illion annually to the state鈥檚 economy.

  • 2 million+ patient visits at our hospitals and clinics annually

    We support1 in 14 jobsin 黄瓜视频

    The #1 hospital in 黄瓜视频

Sid J. Trant

Chancellor of The University of 黄瓜视频 System

鈥淭he University of 黄瓜视频 System鈥檚 collective impact is unrivaled by any other entity in the state,鈥� said Interim Chancellor Sid J. Trant. 鈥淓verything we do is to further the success of the state of 黄瓜视频 and to better lives for Alabamians and beyond 鈥� not only through the premier educational experiences for which our universities are known, but by providing high-quality health care, conducting groundbreaking research, filling the state鈥檚 workforce needs, and giving back to communities across our state.鈥�