NOTE: Visiting international exchange students, those on a temporary exchange program with a cooperating university or institution and/or those intending to study at UAF for one or two semesters as part of a degree program in their home country, should apply through the Office of International Programs.

Before you apply, review the following:

All graduate applicants are strongly encouraged to review the website for the program they are interested in, as some academic units have additional, department-specific requirements. Failure to address departmental requirements may delay the admission process. Links to departmental websites, faculty bios and contact information can be found at the Graduate School website.

1. Review your department's requirements and the Graduate School's suggestions on what to do before you apply.
2. Apply for admission (see right column)
3. Send university transcripts to UAF Office of Admissions (certified official, translated into English)
4. Take the GRE or GMAT if required by your department
5. Update your resumé/curriculum vitae (cv)
6. Write your statement of goals
7. Request 3 letters of recommendation
8. Take the TOEFL or IELTS
9. Complete the financial statement (PDF) and provide supporting documentation
10. Send a copy of your passport identification page to the UAF Office of Admissions
11. Mail all required documents to the UAF Office of Admissions by the application deadline

GRADUATE DEGREES

To be admitted as into a graduate degree program, an international student must:

1. Apply for admission (see right column)
2. Submit certified official transcript(s), which have been translated into English, to the UAF Office of Admissions;
3. Submit resume/curriculum vitae (cv);
4. Submit a statement of goals;
5. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation;
6. Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (school code 4866) , or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) if required by your department;
7. Submit the scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (school code 4866) exam or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam

Graduate applicants must arrange to have the following documents sent to the UAF Office of Admissions:

International students attending UAF in academic degree programs enter the U.S. with an F-1 (student) visa. To get the student visa you must present the following documents to the U.S. embassy or consulate in the country closest to your residence:

• Certificate of Eligibility
• Visa application form with required fees
• The Form I-20

The Form I-20 will be issued by the Office of International Programs after you have been admitted to UAF. The financial declaration form, supporting documents and documentation of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) results must be received by UAF before this can happen. 

Exchange students attending UAF for a semester or year enter the U.S. with the J-1 visa. The Form DS-2019 is issued by the Office of International Programs after acceptance through the Exchange or Study Abroad Program. To get the J-1 visa, submit the following documents to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country closest to your home:

• The Form DS-2019
• Visa application form and fees

More information about getting your visa will be provided to you with your letter of admission from the UAF Office of Admissions and visa documents from the Office of International Programs.

Information on U.S. embassies and consulates in your country, and the visa application forms, may be found on the U.S. Department of State website: http://usembassy.state.gov and www.travel.state.gov/visa/.

The approximate cost of attending UAF during the 2012-2013 academic year (September to May) is $30,135 for graduate students. Residents of cities having sister city relationships with any Alaskan city are eligible for resident tuition rates.

You must complete and sign the financial statement and attach appropriate bank documentation to show that you have enough money to fund your education in the United States. If you have a financial sponsor, he or she must sign the affidavit of support and provide necessary bank documentation.

How do I apply for scholarships?
Scholarships may also be available. Review scholarship details. The deadline to apply for UA-funded scholarships is February 15.

Have you submitted these items to the UAF Office of Admissions?

Can I work on campus?
All students in F-1 visa status are eligible to work on campus up to 20 hours per week in a variety of student jobs. Off-campus employment is severely restricted by national law. No employment can be calculated as part of your proof of financial resources.

How many courses must I take each semester?
Graduate international students are required to enroll in and attend courses full time (9 credits) each semester.

Is Financial Aid available?
Financial aid is sometimes available to graduate students in the form of assistantships, which are awarded through academic departments on a competitive basis when the student is accepted to the program. Graduate students seeking teaching or research assistantships should contact their specific department directly.

What if my English isn’t perfect? Are there classes that can help improve my proficiency in English?
Yes! Developmental English courses are offered through the Department of Developmental Education. Course offerings are limited and vary from semester to semester, so be sure to make contact with the department prior to registering for classes. For more information about the courses and help with determining which courses will best fit your needs, contact Associate Professor Dana Greci at dgreci@alaska.edu.

Meet Mary Kreta.

International Admissions Counselor
mmkreta@alaska.edu
+1-907-474-6231
www.uaf.edu/admissions/info/#mary