University of Alabama at Birmingham is located 8 miles northwest of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Birmingham Colonnade AL Hotel.

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) was established in the mid-1930s as an offshoot of the University of Alabama, with its first graduating class of 116 students.  Ever since, UAB has helped to lead the city of Birmingham toward its social, cultural and economic revival and have worked hand-in-hand to create a world-renowned university and medical center.

UAB offers its students more than 140 academic undergraduate and graduate degrees from these available schools:

• Arts and Humanities
• Business
• Dentistry
• Education
• Engineering
• Health Professions
• Medicine
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• Nursing
• Optometry
• Public Health
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• General Studies
• UAB Graduate School

For information about the University of Alabama at Birmingham, please visit the website link at the bottom of this page.

The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Birmingham Colonnade AL Hotel is conveniently located near all area activities.  Our friendly staff will help make your visit a memorable one.  All stays are eligible for participation in the Marriott Rewards® program. All suites have complimentary high-speed Internet access and complimentary continental Suite Seasons Breakfast® buffet hot breakfast.