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USD 27900

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Fisheries

Earn your fisheries degree from a hands-on program accredited by the American Fisheries Society. UAF’s Bachelor of Arts in Fisheries is the only one of its kind in North America and one of the top undergraduate fisheries programs in the world.

Work side-by-side with accomplished faculty and fellow students on undergraduate research. Enjoy the opportunities provided by our location close to the Alaskan wilderness. Gain professional experience in labs and through a guaranteed internship.

You’ll graduate qualified, experienced and ready to pursue your career: many UAF alumni work for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Bureau of Land Management.

What Is Fisheries?

Fisheries is the study and management of the nation’s living marine resources and their habitat.   

If you love the outdoors, are independently driven and have a passion for conservation, fisheries is the career path for you.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    55 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    27900

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 50

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    11990 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Scholarships for Nonresidents

    Scholarship eligibility is determined by many factors, including the tuition rate you will be charged, which is also called your residency. This page covers scholarships that are available to students eligible for the non-resident tuition rate.

    • Nanook Pledge Scholarship
    • Alaska Adventure Award
    • Nanook Commitment Scholarship
    • Nanook Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship
    • Foundation Scholarships
    • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Rate

    For more details please visit: https://www.uaf.edu/finaid/nonresident.php

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