University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks, situated in Fairbanks, Alaska, is the flagship institution in the University of Alaska system and is considered a leading public research university. UAF was founded in 1917 and offers a full spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs, with professional degree programs in fields like natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, business, education, and the arts. UAF can provide a wealth of experience with opportunity and possibility for students with particular interests in disciplines that focus on Arctic research as well as environmental sustainability and Indigenous studies. Students studying at UAF are afforded unique opportunities to visit and experience each of the diverse landscapes and culture of Alaska while they gain academic and professional knowledge and skills that will allow them to pursue their education and career goals. UAF is home to world-class facilities and research field stations that allow for innovative research in climate and the earth sciences, renewable energy, and many other disciplines such as the Geophysical Institute and the Institute of Arctic Biology. UAF continues to move forward with its mission of academic excellence, research, engagement with Alaska native communities, and innovation to advance the research and education needed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing the state of Alaska and circumpolar North.