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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.
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.
e-Aurora magazine
Read about the Arctic MOSAiC expedition, and much more, in the winter/spring 2020 e-Aurora.
Read latest issueNews
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New tools track freshwater fish in changing climate
June 25, 2020Read articleThree new research tools will help scientists and the public better understand the effects of climate change on freshwater fish.
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July 8 reopening planned for UA Museum of the North
June 23, 2020Read articleThe UA Museum of the North will reopen to visitors on July 8, following a temporary closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Events
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June8-12
Statewide Extension Week offers community classes
Online
June 8-12; classes at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on most days -
June2
UAF lectures, concerts available on KUAC 9.4 and online
Broadcast on KUAC 9.4 and online
Starting June 2; 7 p.m., Monday-Thursday throughout the summer -