Incoming
Exchange Program
Interested in an exchange to UAF?
There are places in this world where you are destined to discover who you truly are. Here at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, as wisdom passes from one generation to the next, revolutionary ideas are thriving and a new academic culture is taking shape.
Qualifying exchange students may spend a semester or whole year studying at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which is renowned for its Arctic research, Alaska Native and Indigenous programs, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and hands-on, personalized learning. UAF provides a world-class, inclusive experience — energized by innovative research, community engagement, creative expression and student-centered teaching.
Talk to an Incoming Exchange Coordinator
At UAF we value the perspectives and culture sharing that our national and international exchange students bring to UAF’s campus and classroom life. For questions about incoming exchange opportunities at UAF, please contact our Incoming Exchange Coordinator.
If you're ready for an exchange experience like no other, contact your home university's exchange office and let them know that you're interested in the University of Alaska Fairbanks!
Exchange program costs
Some exchange students pay their home university's tuition costs, others pay UAF's nonresident tuition. Your home university's exchange student office can help you calculate your cost to attend UAF as an exchange student.
Information for new and current exchange students
Questions about coming to Fairbanks? We have a guide here on what to bring, moving to campus, how to get around Fairbanks and much more.
Have general questions about being an exchange student at UAF? Everything you need to know is right here.
Looking for a specific class you want to take? Find it here.
Keep up on important UAF dates, deadlines and course schedules.
Wanna get outdoors? Join the Outdoor Adventures program on one of their classic trips — ice climbing in Denali, hiking Gulkana Glacier, an overnight cabin trip — or join for all of them!
Fairbanks is known for its dry, still winter with lots of snow. If you dress properly and with plenty of layers, you’ll be ready for any outdoor adventure in Fairbanks
Learn everything you need to know about taking the bus in Fairbanks before you start your commute or plan a trip across town.
Check out our Alaskamester Program — the application is currently open to all national & international students.
Looking for opportunities to study somewhere else? Learn about UAF's Study Away national and international exchange programs.