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University of Alaska Fairbanks

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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 of Alaska Fairbanks Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #601 Ranking
  • 149 Scholarships
  • 401 Academic Staff
  • 3,125 Students
  • 188 Students (int'l)
  • 1,625 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of Alaska Fairbanks Overview

University of Alaska Fairbanks Scholarships

University of Alaska Fairbanks Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Alaska Fairbanks. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)

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Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
Merit-based

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The National Parent Volunteer Association
Location not available

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University of Alaska Fairbanks Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 7% United States
Top 6.8% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

World University Rankings

601

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
501 601 601

Academic Ranking of World Universities

901

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Dropped 100 places compared to 2024

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
601 801 901

QS World University Rankings

901

By TopUniversities

Dropped 100 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
781 801 901

Best Global Universities Rankings

998

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 126 places compared to 2025

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. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
767 872 998

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.

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. 

University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Fairbanks City

University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Reviews & Awards

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Alaska: Nontraditional college experience

I can be considered a nontraditional student in that I work full time and take many of my courses online. My university has allowed me to be flexible in the courses I am taking in order to best achieve my educational goals. My advisor, Daniel Darrow, has been responsive to my emails as well as regularly meeting with me to answer my questions. I have had the best experience at this university.

Posted by Taylor Beam
Studied from Aug 2020 - May 2024
Posted on May 2023
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