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University of Alaska System

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Public university system in Alaska, United States

The University of Alaska System is a system of public universities in the U.S. state of Alaska. It was created in 1917 and comprises three separately accredited universities on 19 campuses. The system serves nearly 30,000 full- and part-time students and offers 400 unique degree programs.2 It is headquartered in Fairbanks.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1917Founded1
  • HeadquartersFairbanks, United States1
  • Websitewww.alaska.edu/alaska
  • Legal formNon-Profit Corporation3
  • LEI549300HX0P0XT4OEJZ253
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressPO Box 755120, 99775-5120 Fairbanks, United States3

The University of Alaska System is a system of public universities in the U.S. state of Alaska. It was created in 1917 and comprises three separately accredited universities on 19 campuses. The system serves nearly 30,000 full- and part-time students and offers 400 unique degree programs.2

Timeline

  1. 1917Founded Founded1