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Education

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and an international center for research, education, and the arts, emphasizing the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples. UAF integrates teaching, research, and public service as it educates students for active citizenship and prepares them for lifelong learning and careers.

Research

The value of scientific research includes direct investment in local economies and improvements in community life. Our research engages undergraduate and garaduate students so they gain skills and knowledge to become tomorrow's leaders. Read about some of the complex, necessary and innovative research we conduct at UAF.

Career

Career Services provides career counseling and job search assistance, and also reviews statements for graduate school applications. The Career Services advisor reviews resumes and cover letters, conducts practice interviews and provides online resources through the Career Services website. Information about employment, internships and on-campus jobs is available 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday.

University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
501 -100
2023
401
2022
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
601 -100
2022
501
2021
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
781 -314
2023
467
2022
-
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
767 4
2022
771
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Services

Student services

Student Affairs provides student-centered programs and services to help students achieve their personal, academic and career goals. In collaboration with the academic deans, Student Affairs leads the university in recruiting a diverse student body. With the creative use of ongoing assessment, Student Affairs supports and develops programs and communities that contribute to the retention, success and leadership development of students.

Housing services

Your educational experience at UAF will be one of the great adventures of your life. The Department of Residence Life can be a vital part of that adventure through programs that give you a comfortable, energetic environment in which to live and learn. The community fosters close friendships and academic achievement, helps you develop individual leadership ability and provides opportunities for personal growth.

Library services

Welcome to Elmer E. Rasmuson Library at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Containing more than 1.2 million items, we are the largest library in Alaska.

Rasmuson Library has one of the world's finest collections of Alaska and Polar Regionsmaterials including books, periodicals, photography, manuscripts, films, oral histories, rare books and maps.

Medical services

UAF does not sponsor a student health insurance plan except for International Students and Graduate Students who are RA’s or TA’s on a stipend.  For information on obtaining a plan, see the Health Insurance Options link below.  In addition, UAF no longer requires that students carry health insurance however it is strongly recommended.

Student Life

Campus life

UAF's branch campuses, part of the College of Rural and Community Development, are central to fulfilling the UAF missionof providing educational opportunities throughout the state. Credits earned at any UAF campus or center are recognized at all UAF campuses, meaning that students may change campuses and transfer all UA credits.

There are 7 different campuses: Bristol Bay (Dillingham, AK), Chukchi (Kotzebue, AK), Community & Technical College (Fairbanks, AK), Fairbanks, Interior Alaska, Kuskokwim (Bethel, AK), Northwest (Nome, AK).   

Sports facilities

The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the primary association that governs and controls intercollegiate athletics on the national level. The Alaska Nanook athletic program is a multidivisional member of the NCAA, with 10 teams competing at the Division I and Division II levels, including men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s Nordic skiing, coed rifle, women’s volleyball, women’s swimming, and men’s ice hockey. 

Student clubs

UAF has over 100 active student organizations! Joining an organization is a great opportunity and fun way to meet new people, share your interests, develop leadership skills, and impact student life at UAF.

Accreditation

UAF is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. 

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

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