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Congratulations, class of 2020!

Look up people who received degrees and emeritus status, and see video from the 2020 commencement ceremony.

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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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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

e-Aurora magazine: No foreigner to Fairbanks: Sara Harriger ’04

After diplomatic service, Sara Harriger looked homeward for ‘something meaningful.’

A COVID-19 story from a rugged Alaskan

After the final steps of a long run in early March, Greg Finstad took his pulse rate. His heart was at 38 beats per minute. Perfect. The reindeer biologist and marathon runner was in top shape to run this year’s Boston Marathon. From there, things did not follow the plan for Finstad.
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NOAA awards new cooperative institute to UAF and partners

May 20, 2020

A new university-led institute will address climate, ocean and coastal challenges with greater collaboration and sharing of scientific resources. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected a partnership between UAF, the University of Washington and Oregon State University to lead the institute.
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