UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
Learn more about admissions processes, taking classes, tour UAA in-person or virtually, and find out more about financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid is available to offer support and advice so you can make informed decisions regarding college funding options. The Enrollment Services Center offers virtual and walk-in appointments to help students apply; get help with financial aid, scholarships, and more.
From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free tickets to many games.
UAA is a hub for cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in health, engineering, and the physical and social sciences. In nearly every discipline, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to join research teams and collaborate with experienced faculty mentors.
Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your academic and personal success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're here to help you have an amazing university experience.
UAA is located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Alaska Native academic programs at UAA provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
February 03, 2016
Philippe Amstislavski and his team spent a year experimenting with how to grow insulation from fungus. They found a recipe that worked, and have a patent pending. It could be a home-grown industry in Alaska, he thinks.
January 27, 2016
Isotopes are like tiny fingerprints that reveal the source of chemicals in the environment. Did this water originate from evaporating sea ice? Does this lingering carbon point to a fuel leak?
As a first-generation college student, Sade Topps didn't have many college grads in her life. She now hopes to be that role model for the next generation in Anchorage. Read more about her endless energy and her plans to launch a multicultural alumni chapter.
Finding oil and gas trapped inside rock formations is a task critical to the livelihood of Alaska. Dr. Jennifer Aschoff, a UAA geology professor, connects her students with the tools and knowledge that will help them sculpt careers in the state's most influential industry.
Like Anchorage's trails and greenbelts? If so, you have Jack Roderick to thank. Learn more about Jack and the birth of the state's oil economy in his archived papers and photos at the UAA/APU Archives and Special Collections.
January 20, 2016
Ahtna culture sustained Lacayah Engebretson as she grew up, but in all her years of schooling, only one of her teachers was Alaska Native—her mother. The UAA education student now hopes to become a role model for indigenous children, inspiring them to strive and achieve.
What does it take to build a business out of your personal passion? Linda Leary, M.S. '04, and Jason Smith, B.S. ’10, M.B.A. ’15, share how they took a good idea and built uniquely Alaska-focused businesses in fishing fashion and indoor farming last year.
Brown Bear Saloon owner gets a global logistics degree at UAA and prepares for his third big career.
"English has good and bad histories in Alaska," says Jennifer Stone, professor of English. Research by Stone and her students is revealing those different stories.
January 13, 2016
Find out why Alaska's state budget hole is too big for "zombie solutions" and "nickel-and-dime solutions" in this 2-day CBPP class.