University of Alaska - Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is a public research university located in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a flagship campus of the University of Alaska system and is known for its pioneering studies in Arctic biology, being well-acclaimed for its research facilities.

Overview

The University of Alaska Fairbanks, the nation's northernmost Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and international research center, advances and disseminates knowledge through teaching, research and public service with an emphasis on Alaska, the circumpolar North and their diverse populations. UAF, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has held the highest level of accreditation since 1934. It holds the distinction as being among the top 151-200 universities in the world according to 2021 QS World University Rankings.