UAF is a world leader in climate change and Arctic research. We are one of only a handful of universities in the nation designated a Land, Sea and Space Grant Institution. Our programs are hands-on and uniquely tied to the Alaska experience. Our students learn by helping others, and our graduates are making their communities stronger every day. Our most popular undergraduate programs include Biology, Business Administration, Education, Justice, Northern Studies, Psychology, and Security & Disaster Management.

Here at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, knowledge passes from one generation to the next, revolutionary ideas are thriving and students of all kinds can discover new paths. With undergraduates making up 89 percent of the total student body, you’ll be on the frontier of complex global issues, have access to world-class research and cutting-edge academics. With seven campuses across the state, we are home to more than 8,500 students from all over the world. Whether you're looking for a greater sense of purpose or a true sense of belonging, the UAF community lives authentically, believing that life is what you make of it, that knowledge is indeed power. Welcome to the University of Alaska Fairbanks — it may feel like you've journeyed far, but in fact, this is where it all begins.