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Nanook Pledge

Nanook Pledge is a four-year merit scholarship for incoming first-year, transfer and readmitted UAF students.

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Academics and research

Enhance your education: Learn about courses, research opportunities, study abroad, and our Honors College.

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Degrees and programs

More options, more opportunities: UAF offers 179 degrees and certificates. 80 minors. 112 disciplines.

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Tuition and fees

An education shouldn't cost you a fortune. See a list of costs and financial aid options, or learn about UAF's a 25% tuition discount for selected programs.

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UAF gets it done

UAF's online bachelor's degrees rank among top 100

The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ online bachelor’s degree programs are ranked among the top 100 by U.S. News & World Report.

We're a top university

UAF is the only national university in Alaska, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2019 rankings. In fact, Times Higher Education ranked UAF among the world's best small universities in 2019.

We're military friendly

UAF is a military friendly college that offers in-state tuition, credits for military training, VA educational benefits advising and other resources for veteran and military students. We are also ranked as one of America’s Best Military Friendly Online Colleges.

We're accredited

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

We have a 360+ million-acre classroom

UAF was named the #1 college for hiking by Backpacker Magazine and the #12 U.S. college for outdoor adventures by the OutBound Collective.

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Computer Science major Tristan Van Cise helped UAF's team win the 2018 At Large Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.

More options, more opportunities

Launch a rocket. Monitor muskoxen. Study in Spain. It's your life. Make it off the charts or off the grid.

Whether Alaska is home or a new beginning, a UAF degree offers the ultimate opportunity: a chance to make a living doing what you love. So choose the path that intrigues you -- you never know where it might lead.

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News and Events

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Sundogs, light pillars enliven the dog days

February 13, 2020

Fairbanks’ recent mornings in the minus 30s Fahrenheit may be extending local residents’ winter fatigue, but there are some rewards that come with cold, clear skies.
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The physics of slap shots and mid-ice collisions

February 5, 2020

When two National Hockey League players collide, their pads and body tissues can absorb enough energy to power a 100-watt light bulb for a minute and a half.
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