Overview

Participate in projects at the largest land-based rocket research range in the world. Observe and research the aurora, or take part in numerous other scientific research activities through our world-renowned Geophysical Institute.

Key Features

Learn from and work alongside some of the world’s top research scientists. As a Physics major at University of Alaska Fairbanks, you’ll have real opportunities to contribute and guaranteed research experience.

With concentrations in computational physics, applied physics, atmospheric physics and technical management, this flexible bachelor’s program allows you to tailor a course of study based on your interests and career goals. If you’re interested in becoming a high school teacher, we also offer a learning assistant program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

General Physics

Elementary Modern Physics

Classical Physics I: Particle Mechanics
Classical Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairbanks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Option 1:

Have a high school diploma

Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5 and

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0

Submit ACT or SAT test scores

Option 2:

Have a high school diploma, and

Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5 and

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and

Submit ACT test scores of at least 18 or SAT test scores of 970

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29190 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29190 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11190 USD / year

≈ 11190 USD / year

Living costs

Fairbanks

United States

1450 - 2000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

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