When the Montgomery Bus Boycott began in 1955, leaflets calling for it were printed at Alabama State by English professor Jo Ann Robinson. The historically Black university was founded in 1867 in Marion and moved to Montgomery in 1887. Today it offers business, sciences, health programmes and education, and its Hornets sports teams draw huge crowds.
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Official website: alasu.edu
1867
Public historically Black university
Montgomery, Alabama's capital
$17,000 – $21,000
International students, undergraduate programmes
$10,000 – $13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on alasu.edu before you apply.
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Accounting
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctoral DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Summer
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A central place in civil rights history.
HBCU traditions, including the Magic City Classic.
Low costs in Alabama's capital.
Graduates work for state agencies and businesses in Montgomery.
The Hyundai plant and Maxwell Air Force Base are major local employers.
F-1 graduates can apply for OPT, with STEM extensions for eligible majors.
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Campus is just south of downtown. The State Capitol, the Rosa Parks Museum and the Legacy Museum are all close by.
Montgomery is inexpensive, warm most of the year and car-oriented. Atlanta is under three hours east.
Form I-20 issued by Alabama State University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Alabama State reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply at least four months before term to allow for the I-20.
Most programmes start in August and January. The physical therapy doctorate starts once a year.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Alabama State University first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Computer science, biology, accounting and physical therapy are popular. Undergraduates need a secondary school diploma and TOEFL 61 or IELTS 6.0; the DPT needs a bachelor's with prerequisites.
Alabama State offers academic scholarships, and some are open to international students. Ask admissions which awards you can apply for.
