Experience a Flourishing City

Birmingham isn’t just another college town, it’s the perfect university city. Home to more than 200,000 residents, 1,300 churches and 500 restaurants, this is a vibrant cultural center packed with opportunity and energy.

Experience Samford Powerful Learning Caring Community Flourishing City

Confident students in downtown Birmingham

Experience a Flourishing City

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They don’t call it the Magic City for nothing.

From its origins as an industrial giant to its current strength as a hub of research and culture, Birmingham is a perfect place to plant your roots.

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OUR BIRMINGHAM FAVORITES

Birmingham isn’t just another college town, it’s the perfect university city. Home to more than 1.15 million residents, 1,300 churches and 500 restaurants, this is a vibrant cultural center packed with opportunity and energy. Wherever your imagination takes you, whatever you aspire to become, Birmingham will bring every dream to life—and so much more.

Artwalk

This annual festival welcomes more than 100 artists, musicians and performers to turn a Birmingham neighborhood into a can’t-miss outdoor exhibit.

Taco Mama

An authentic Mexican cantina with multiple locations across the city, this has become a Samford favorite.

Sidewalk Film Festival

Cap off the summer (or kick off the academic year) with this annual August film festival, featuring more than 200 independent films.

Lyric Theatre

This historical one-of-a-kind venue draws incredible artists, storytellers, poets, symphonies and more.

Saw’s BBQ

Named one of the top five barbecue restaurants in the South (Southern Living), this is the kind of slow-smoked fare you’ve been daydreaming about.

Four female students interlocking arms

“In Birmingham, you never have to look hard to find something happening.

“Whether it’s going to a Barons game, hiking up Red Mountain, seeing a concert at the Alabama Theatre, strolling through Pepper Place Farmers’ Market on a Saturday morning or trying out an amazing new restaurant, Birmingham has so much to offer. This city has become my home, and I can’t imagine living anywhere that I didn’t love as much as Birmingham.”

Delaney Craig (center right)
Class of 2020
Sport Administration

Careers begin Here

While still in school, Business Management majors like Samuel Hewitt start careers at sports franchises such as Birmingham Legion FC. Nursing majors begin at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Finance majors start at major banks such as Regions or BB&T Corp. Theatre majors win roles with the Red Mountain Theatre Company. Musicians find a thriving local performance scene. Whatever your passion, Birmingham offers a jump start into your future.

Samuel Hewitt
Class of 2020
Business Management

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Student group walking through Birmingham

Samford students launch their careers—and their lives—before graduation. Through boundless internship opportunities and powerful connections with alumni throughout Birmingham, you will have the chance to build your professional network and create the foundation that will carry you toward success for years to come.

Whatever professional path you choose, you will be welcomed into a Samford family that reaches from our campus into our city and far into the world beyond.

For God, For Learning, Forever.

–Samford University motto

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