University of South Alabama (‘South’, for short) is home to nearly 14,000 students and more than 115 academic programs, South is a dynamic community of leaders and learners who support and challenge one another to be actively engaged citizens who advance the Gulf Coast region and the world. Founded in 1963, South’s vision is to foster an environment that couples engaging learning experiences with high-level research, enabling our faculty and students to be leaders in their disciplines.
The unique and beautiful Gulf Coast region is a catalyst for discovery and innovation, and South’s 1,200-acre campus has been transformed over the past decade with new facilities and resources for teaching, housing and recreation, health sciences, the arts, engineering, computer science and athletics. Jaguar athletes also compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports, including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
USA is a place where students discover and strengthen their career passions, and form connections that result in lifelong relationships. At South, we look at the world and see things that we have the power to change, affect and shape — together. So that’s exactly what we do, every single day.
Programmes of study
University of South Alabama offers approximately 115 different academic programmes that are offered by 10 different colleges. A range of undergraduate majors are offered, which will be open to exchange students. Some of the programmes on offer include: Business Studies; Biomedical Science; Computer Science; Criminal Justice; Drama; Economics; English; History; Journalism; and Marketing. For a full list of programmes click here.
Exchange students will be required to follow a full programme of study for the academic year based at University of South Alabama.
Learn more about orientation and campus activities
Passport to South is a week full of events to help new international students transition from their previous institution to life at the University of South Alabama! New international students are required to participate in an orientation program prior to their first semester at the University. In addition to registering for classes, students will become familiar with campus and all of the resources available at the University of South Alabama. Orientation is fun, too! This is a great opportunity to meet other students and make friends.
Once you arrive and get settled in your dorm you will be able to explore our beautiful campus and city! You will get to meet your OIE advisors and International Education Ambassadors who will help you get acclimated in Mobile. You will also have the opportunity to shop for groceries and supplies when you arrive. For more information on the city of Mobile, as well as information on attractions and recreational activities, click here.
South is also home to over 230 student organizations and clubs in which you can meet other students that may share the same interests with you! Jaguar Productions hosts several events from a drive-in movie night, live music, comedy shows, Halloween parties and more throughout the year!
Travel & accommodation
Visas & insurance
Costs
Living costs in the US tend to be higher than those in the UK. We recommend that you do further independent research to gain a better understanding of the cost of your year abroad. To help you, we have a created a simple cost comparison between the UK and USA: