University of Alabama

The University of Alabama (UA) is a public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Established in 1820, the University of Alabama is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama. UA offers various programs in 13 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. 

UA’s main campus is set on the 1,970-acres estate and has 297 buildings on campus. UA is home to several museums, cultural facilities and historical landmarks. The historical landmarks include the President’s Mansion, Denny Chimes, Foster Auditorium (a National Historic Landmark), the Gorgas–Manly Historic District, and Maxwell Observatory. 

There are more than 600 student organizations for you to get involved and make a difference. The University Libraries system has six separate libraries. The University of Alabama has 2.9 million document volumes and nearly 100,000 uncataloged government documents in its collection; of these, 2.5 million books are held by the University Libraries. The University of Alabama football program started in 1892 and has won 25 SEC titles and 17 national championships.