The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of the nation's premier research universities, offering a challenging hands-on curriculum that ensures our graduates are prepared to become tomorrow's leaders. UAH is a public national university located in Huntsville, AL, which has been named one of the best places to live by U.S. News & World Report. Its students hail from 49 U.S. states and 59 countries. UAH offers 94 degree programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate level, with colleges in Engineering; Education; Honors; Nursing; Science; Business; Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences; and the Graduate School. All programs at UAH are accredited by SACS COC. Its robust academic presence is complemented by a vibrant campus life featuring 170 student-run organizations, 14 fraternities and sororities, and 15 NCAA sports.