Welcome to the Rocket City Recognized as the Rocket City for our significant role in the nation's early space missions, Huntsville, Alabama has transformed from an agricultural town to a powerhouse in high-tech business. And yet, even with our bustling economy and enterprise, we’ve managed to maintain the small-town charm and relaxed pace of life that our more than 460,000 residents continue to enjoy. With our low cost of living, temperate climate and scenic backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains, Huntsville is where many people come to study and then soon after decide to stay to build their professional careers! Why You'll Love Huntsville Huntsville’s robust economy exists thanks to federal and nonprofit stalwarts such as Redstone Arsenal, NASA, Cummings Research Park, and the Huntsville Hospital Health System. Due to the proximity of these organizations and institutions, UAH students have incredible opportunities to pursue internships and experiential opportunities here. Plan Your Visit At UAH It's possible to start your research group as an undergrad, find lab space and an advisor, get funding to pursue your ideas, pursue a patent when you have a good idea and have support across the department and faculty to see you succeed.” As you can see, Huntsville is rich with professional possibility and a high standard of living. We hope you can experience it firsthand! Smart-Value Town with Quality Accomodations Ranked as the #2 best place to live in America by U.S. News & World Report in 2023, Huntsville has so much to offer its residents when it comes to overall quality of life. Whether you want to have close access to nature or work toward owning a home or raising a family, the Rocket City offers a low cost of living, which is a boon for soon-to-be graduates who are eager to start their next chapter in life. Learn about our eligibility requirements to apply to an internship or co-op through Career Services at UAH. Internships & Co-ops Discover which departments provide research programs that align with your professional goals. Find Programs The Summer Community of Scholars Program supports research or creative work experiences for undergraduates across disciplines Summer of Scholars Researcher Spotlight - Apr 11 UAH: The Forefront of Research UAH’s research capabilities are nationally and internationally known. We have performed more than $400 million in contracts and grants in the past five years. Unlock Your Potential in the Rocket City UAH is proud to offer a variety of on-campus housing and dining options, nearly 200 student organizations, Huntsville community outreach opportunities, and transition programs for all of our students. Learn More Living at UAH Living at UAH Living at UAH Student Involvement Student Involvement Transition Programs Transition Programs Community Outreach Community Outreach Virtual Tour Build Career Foundations with Top Employers Photo Credit: Redstone Arsenal Redstone Arsenal As the city's largest employer given its roles in the U.S. Army’s missile program and as the site of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal has close ties with UAH and offers employment incentives to our graduates. Photo Credit: Cummings Research Park Cummings Research Park Home to more than 300 companies and as the second-largest research park in the nation, Cummings Research Park offers abundant internship, co-op, and employment opportunities to students and alumni. Photo Credit: City of Huntsville Huntsville Hospital Health System As the region’s largest healthcare system, the Huntsville Hospital Health System has a strong partnership with UAH, offering experiential learning and employment opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate students.
