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Academics and research

Courses. Research grants. Study abroad. Honors program.

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Degrees and programs

178 degrees and certificates. 81 minors. 112 disciplines

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Tuition and fees

An investment shouldn't cost a fortune. See a breakdown of costs, or learn about UAF's 25 percent tuition discount for selected occupational endorsement and certificate programs.

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Virtual tour

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Enhance your education

We're a top university.
UAF is the only Tier One National University in Alaska. U.S. News and World Report also lists UAF among its Best Online Bachelor's Programs, Best Online MBA Programs, Best Online Criminal Justice Programs (graduate) and Best Online Education Programs (graduate).

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

We're military friendly.
UAF has been designated a Military Friendly® School by GI Jobs magazine for the past eight years, and has been selected as a TOP SCHOOL by Military Advanced Education for the fourth year in a row.

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.

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

More learning options = more learning 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

News

New interactive website displays massive butterfly and moth collection

April 15, 2019
A new website launched by the UAF will allow the public to view high-resolution images of thousands of butterflies and moths gathered by renowned collector Kenelm Philip.
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AK Experience 4-H camp registration opens

April 15, 2019
Registration is open for the AK Experience youth summer camp in Haines.
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Innoko is a long river short on people

April 11, 2019
About 80 people live on the Innoko, all of them in the village of Shageluk.
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