Overview

If you’re interested in careers in law and politics, the bachelor’s in Alaska Native studies will help you to understand how Native Alaskans fit into the larger political picture, and ways they can exercise their rights for the benefit of Native communities in the future.

Key facts

Our faculty have expertise in key Native issues such as culture, identity and traditional knowledge and places; tribal sovereignty; traditional fishing, hunting and gathering; and international law. The Alaska Native Studies programme is offered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

You can earn your bachelor’s degree in Alaska Native studies at our main campus in Fairbanks, Alaska, or via distance in the community where you live.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response

Indigenous Cultures of Alaska

Cross-cultural Communication: Alaska Perspectives

Cultural Knowledge of Natv Elders

Applied Communication Skills

Fisheries and Marine Wildlife Development in Rural Alaska

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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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairbanks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 or SAT test scores

Current high school students may upload unofficial in-progress transcript at the time of application. Acceptance becomes final when official transcripts with a posted graduation date are received. To be considered official, transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes from the institution.

First year students must submit the results of either the ACT or the SAT examination.

UAF offers fee waivers for many different financial and life circumstances.

The admission qualifications for international applicants are the same as domestic applicants with the addition of:

Proof of English Proficiency
Official diploma for institutions who do not list a degree and graduation date on the transcript

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

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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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