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Across the University of Alaska System, 23 Ph.D. programs, over 60 master’s degree programs, and over two dozen post-baccalaureate certificate programs are available. Graduate Schools are housed at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Alaska Anchorage, and the University of Alaska Southeast. Learn more about each of the Graduate Schools and their program options here.

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Graduate Studies @ UAF

UAF is UA’s flagship research University, and received over $202.5 million in federal research dollars in Fiscal Year 2022. UAF enrolls nearly 1,000 students in graduate studies from all 50 states, the territories, and countries around the world. They pursue both professional and research degrees.

Graduate study areas span the arts, business, education, engineering, humanities, Indigenous studies, and social and natural sciences.

https://www.uaf.edu/gradschool/

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Graduate Studies @ UAA

UAA offers cooperative/collaborative graduate programs with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Washington Medical School, Idaho State University, East Carolina University, and Creighton University. The Graduate School enrolls more than 600 students in graduate studies from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and around the world.

https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/graduate-school/

 

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Graduate Studies @ UAS

The mission of the UAS Graduate Studies Program is to help students develop intellectual breadth and the specialized training necessary for careers in teaching, administration, and public policy. UAS offers graduate degrees and certificates in Teaching, Education, and Public Administration, and jointly offers a Master’s of Marine Policy with UAF.

 https://uas.alaska.edu/apply/steps/graduate.html

 

We care: At UA, we take immense pride in nurturing an environment that prioritizes our graduate students' academic and personal growth. We view our graduate students as critical members of our academic community and genuinely care about their ideas and input.

We remain committed: UA’s commitment to our graduate students' well-being remains unwavering. We are open to continued discussions on how we can enhance the graduate student experience, whether through improved benefits, more communication, or other means that support an inclusive academic community.

 

Contact University of Alaska Public Affairs

Journalists on deadlines can easily reach the Office of Public Affairs team by phone or email.

Contact: Jonathan Taylor, Director of Public Affairs

Phone: 1-907-786-1190

Email: jmtaylor9@alaska.edu