QUICK LINKS UA QUICK LINKS SEARCH UAF UAA UAS Many Traditions ONE Alaska University of Alaska Previous Next Coronavirus information: Visit the UA coronavirus information website to learn how the University of Alaska is responding to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 situation and find links to communications, policy guidance and resources. × Degrees and programs Information on study options and programs. Cost of attendance Find out more about cost of attendance, room and board, tuition and fees. How to apply UA admission process. Workforce Development Find discounted training, expolore training and careers, and access career services. Teach Alaska University of Alaska Educational Programs: Nationally Accredited & State Approved Alaska’s teachers are helping to shape the future of our state. The University of Alaska is training the next generation of teachers. Find an education program that matches your career goals at the University of Alaska. Learn More Visit the UA News Center UA NEWS AND INFORMATION Twitter feed Tweets by UA_System Did You Know? Did you know that the United States military has a long and storied history in Alaska? November 12, 2021 In honor of Veterans Day, this 'Did You Know' video presentation provides an in-depth look at the programs, services and support the university provides to student veterans, active military students, and dependents. The presentation reflects on the history of the U.S. Military presence in Alaska and the military partnerships that UA's three universities currently enjoy. Read article Did you know that the University of Alaska Museum of the North has the only suspended full skeleton of a bowhead whale anywhere in the Americas? October 29, 2021 The special exhibition gives the museum visitors the opportunity to see the bowhead whale from the perspective of Native and non-native artists, writers and whalers, photographers and engineers. Read article Did you know peony research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Georgeson Botanical Gardens helped create today's export market of these beautiful blooms? September 28, 2021 In 2001, Pat Holloway planted the first test plot of peonies in the Georgeson Botanical Gardens. Read article More UA in the News Alaska scientist wins top award for his Arctic climate research Nov. 15, 2021 A climate scientist with the University of Alaska Fairbanks has won a prestigious award for his Arctic research. John Walsh, chief scientist at UAF’s International Arctic Research Center, was the third recipient of the Mohn Prize and the first U.S. scientist to receive the award. Read Article UA Giving Day surpasses $1 million in annual 49-hour fundraiser Nov. 11, 2021 In an annual 49-hour fundraising event, hundreds of Alaskans donated more than $1 million to the University of Alaska’s three universities. Donations were from more than 1,600 alumni, community members, corporate partners, faculty, and staff, and were designated to support specific programs, scholarship funds, or research enterprises. Read Article UAS Chancellor says enrollment may rise in 2022 Nov. 11, 2021 The University of Alaska board of regents are currently meeting, and during the meeting, Southeast campus chancellor Dr. Karen Carey says the number of student applying is down this year. Read Article More News QUICK FACTS 585 Degrees, certificates and endorsements 126 eLearning programs 26,641 Students enrolled in 2018-19 100,000 Alumni $163.2 M Research expenditure 65% Graduates employed full or part time within six months of graduation MANY TRADITIONS ONE ALASKA The University of Alaska is a land-, sea- and space-grant system of higher education established in 1917. The UA system's three universities (UAA, UAF and UAS) are separately accredited institutions with campuses and extended learning centers across the state of Alaska. Learn More University of Alaska System 2025 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775 907-450-8100 - Public Affairs 907-450-8200 - Human Resources 907 450-8300 - OIT SYSTEM OFFICE DIRECTORY Last Modified: November 23, 2021 The University of Alaska is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual. Learn more about UA's notice of nondiscrimination. UA is committed to providing accessible websites. Learn more about UA's notice of web accessibility. This site is maintained by OIT. For questions or concerns, please contact the OIT Support Center. For questions or comments regarding this page, contact helpdesk@alaska.edu | ⓒ UA