International
Students applying for admission who are not U.S. citizens or residents.
International Admissions
The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is a small public university with a culturally diverse and international population of students, faculty, and staff. UAS offers international students personal attention, small classrooms, nationally recognized education programs, and research opportunities in the unique setting of Southeast Alaska. Choosing to study in the United States is a big decision. We are here to support our International Students through every moment of your education. From applying to graduating and beyond.
See our international admissions page to learn more and apply.
Important Steps
International students may apply for admission to associate, bachelor, and graduate-level degrees. The deadlines to apply for international students are:
- Fall Semester: April 1
- Spring Semester: September 1
You will need to pay non-refundable application fee
$40 – Associate's degree
$50 – Bachelor's degree
$60 – Master’s degree
When applying, you will need to submit all of your official transcripts from secondary school (high school), as well as any post-secondary institutions. Failure to not submit all post-secondary institutions where you have an academic record will result in denied admission.
If you have attended a foreign institution, you will need to provide an official statement of educational equivalency in English. It is your responsibility to arrange and pay for the evaluation. Below are a list a credential evaluators:
All international students for whom English is not their first language must take an English Proficiency test and submit the results with their application. Below are a list of standardized test that UAS accepts for demonstrating proficiency:
TOEFL Paper: 550
TOEFL Computer: 213
TOEFL Internet: 80
IELTS: 6.5 out of 8
NOTE: International students who are already inside the U.S. and are applying for admission into a degree program will also have to meet specific requirements for English proficiency. TOEFL, IELTS, UAS Placement Tests, high school or college grades, or a combination of these may be considered.
All international students must provide a detailed statement of documented sources of sufficient funds to:
Pay all expenses while attending UAS; and
The ability to pay for a return trip home in the event of an emergency.
Use the form to indicate finincial support.
Estimated Expenses for International Students
Fall 2020–Spring 2021 (September through May)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
Living Expenses | $16,700 | $16,700 |
Tuition | $19,488 | $19,422 |
Fees | $ 2,070 | $ 1,838 |
Books & Supplies | $1,400 | $780 |
Health Insurance | $1,500 | $1,500 |
TOTAL | $41,158 | $40,240 |
The costs listed above are approximate costs for one academic year (9 months), add approximately $4,500 for summer living expenses. Transportation costs are not included. If you are bringing family members with you, you must have approximately $6,000 in additional support per dependent to cover the increased cost of room, board and insurance.
International Student Advising
International students are assigned an International Student Advisor. International student advising enhances and fortifies the communication efforts between the student and university services as the student navigates admissions, registration, travel, and attendance.
The university assigns each international student an advisor to help with immigration, admissions, registration, travel, and attendance. To fully support our international students, the university requires that students meet once a month with the International Student Advisor. You may contact an advisor below.
Special programs & Scholarships
A Sister City is an agreement between the University of Alaska and a foreign country that allows residents from certain cities or regions to qualify for in-state tuition as an international student.
Students from the following locations are eligible to receive in-state tuition rates:
| Country | City or Province |
|---|---|
| Australia | Darwin |
| Canada | Whitehorse Yukon Territory, Inuvik Northwest Territory |
| China | Harbin, Heilongjiang Province |
| Great Britain | Whitby, England |
| India | Pune |
| Japan | Chitose, Hokkaido Prefecture, Kanayama, Nemuro, |
| Korea | Inchon |
| Mongolia | Erdenet City |
| Norway | Hammerfest, Mo, Tromso |
| Philippines | Camiling |
| Taiwan | Chiayi Township |
| Russia | Khabarovsk Region, Magadan, Mirnyy, Noglicki, Okha, Providenya, Yukutsk, Vladivostok, Yelisovo |
The Master of Public Administration is a graduate program delivered via distance classes to students across Alaska and the Yukon Territory. If you live in the Yukon Territory, you do not need a student visa to be admitted to the program. In the “Residency” section of the UAS Admission Application, select that you plan to apply to the Master of Public Administration program through the UAS/Yukon College Partnership.
Yukon Territory MPA Students
Contact the Admissions Office at uas.admissions@alaska.edu.
International students attending UAS for their undergraduate studies may apply for this needs-based scholarship. For more information, contact the UAS Financial Aid office.