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Quality education

Times Higher Education’s 2020 Impact Rankings put UAF in the top 40 worldwide in terms of commitment to quality education, making it the No. 1 U.S. school.

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Online classes & degrees

No matter where you are or what your schedule is, you can find your place at UAF. If you can't attend in person, try our online classes and degrees. Our high-quality, accredited programs are a great way to go, whether you are starting college or polishing your skills.

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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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Athletics

The Alaska Nanooks field 10 athletic programs: Division I ice hockey, Divison II men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, volleyball and swimming, as well as rifle and men's and women's skiing.

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UAF gets it done

We're a top university

UAF is the only national university in Alaska, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2021 rankings. In fact, Times Higher Education ranked UAF the #1 U.S. school for quality education in their 2020 impact rankings, and among the world's best small universities in 2020.

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 and World Report.

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'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 one of the best outdoor schools in America by Best College Reviews.

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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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Aurora magazine: Taking on virus testing: Jayme Parker ’19

Jayme Parker found herself at the forefront as Alaska ramped up coronavirus testing.

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News

Fairbanks campus logs increase in new student enrollment

October 16, 2020

Fall 2020 new student enrollment at the UAF Troth Yeddha’ campus in Fairbanks grew by nearly 7%, according to fall semester data finalized earlier this month.
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UA museum launches 'shAKe,' its first virtual exhibit

October 14, 2020

To acknowledge Alaska’s frequent earthquakes and their place in history, the Alaska Earthquake Center, UA Museum of the North and the News-Miner partnered this year to present the museum’s first virtual exhibit, “shAKe: Earthquakes in Interior Alaska.”
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Events

Oct27-29

Registration opens for invasive species workshop

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9 a.m.-noon
Oct1-31

October museum virtual programs focus on light

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