University of Alaska Fairbanks overview

Q. What is the main USP of the University of Alaska Fairbanks?

It is one of the most popular research universities in the United States of America. It is the only national institution in Alaska.  

Q. What is the ranking of the University of Alaska Fairbanks?

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is ranked #736 globally by U.S. News & World Report. The college is ranked #401-500 by Times Higher Education in the world. It is ranked #574 among National Universities by Forbes.

Q. How many students study at the University of Alaska Fairbanks?

There are over 7,000 students studying at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of the University of Alaska Fairbanks?

The top alumni of the University of Alaska Fairbanks include- 

• Syun-Ichi Akasofu (1961), geophysicist and founding director of the International Arctic Research Center
• Tom Albanese, (1979, 1981) former CEO, Rio Tinto Group
• Bob Bartlett (1925), territorial delegate and first Alaska senator
• Charles E. Bunnell, first president of the University of Alaska (1921–49)
• F. Stuart Chapin III, professor of ecology at the Department of Biology and Wildlife of the university's Institute of Arctic Biology and president of the Ecological Society of America (2010–11)
• Sydney Chapman, professor of geophysics and advisory director of the university's Geophysical Institute
• T. Neil Davis (BS 1955, PhD 1961), geophysicist and author
• Curtis Fraser (2004), hockey player
• Matthew Emmons (2003), sport shooter and Olympic medalist
• Otto W. Geist, explorer and naturalist