University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is a public educational institute located in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. Established in 1917, it is part of the University of Alaska System and has 12 patents assigned to it. UAF offers a variety of academic programs and holds accreditation from several organizations such as the American Psychological Association, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and American Alliance of Museums.

In addition, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the American Bar Association, American Chemical Society, Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Other accreditations include the Alaska Police Standards Council, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, Federal Aviation Administration, National Association of Schools of Music, and Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation.

UAF is affiliated with various organizations such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, University of the Arctic, and National Athletic Association. Its main campus is situated in Fairbanks, Alaska, and operates under the motto "Naturally Inspiring". The university's industry focuses on education, higher education, and university sectors. The Kasitsna Bay Marine Laboratory is a subsidiary of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.