International students can study the History at University of Alaska Fairbanks across its Main Site, Online, and Hybrid campuses in Fairbanks , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered across its Main Site, Online, and Hybrid campuses. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of History

Earn your history degree online at UAF and take your education beyond the textbooks and into the real experience of uncovering the past. As a history major, you'll learn to critically analyze the problems that have faced human societies throughout time and across geographies, as well as how humans have historically addressed those problems.

History majors learn to communicate effectively, think critically and research intensively — all skills that are highly valued by employers. Our history program will take you beyond the textbooks and into the real experience of uncovering the past, providing a lifelong foundation for professional success and intellectual growth.

The bachelor's in history includes a rigorous capstone experience in which you'll have the opportunity to conduct research using primary sources and then present your findings. Another defining aspect of our program is your experience with faculty. Not only will you learn from award-winning professors, you'll benefit from their close mentorship.

With a special emphasis on America, East Asia, Europe and the North, UAF's history program provides a solid academic foundation for students in Alaska and around the world.

Why Major in History?

By learning about the past, we gain a deeper understanding of the world in which we live. History provides context and perspective on the human condition. It gets you to think about problems that have faced humans across history and how we have addressed those problems. It also trains you in critical analysis, writing, research, public presentation and other very marketable skills that will be an asset in almost any career. More than job training, a major in history is an education that will enrich your whole life.

With a special emphasis on America, East Asia, Europe and the North, our online history degree is designed for students in Alaska and around the world. This is an excellent program for any student who is interested in gaining context and perspective on the human condition, and developing a deeper understanding of today's world by learning about our past.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of History at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Entry Requirements

Certificate/Associate Degree Programs

at least 18 years old, or
have a high school diploma, or
have a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

Bachelor Degree Programs

Have a high school diploma, and
Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5, and
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and
Submit ACT or SAT test scores
- If you are applying to UAF for the academic years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 or summer 2025, your ACT and SAT scores will be waived.

If you don't meet these requirements, contact an admissions counselor. You may have options to begin a degree or certificate program, such as starting as a pre-undeclared student or as a non-degree student.

The admission qualifications for international applicants are the same as domestic applicants with the addition of:

Proof of English Proficiency
Official diploma for institutions who do not list a degree and graduation date on the transcript

Please refer to the other student types (Freshmen, Transfer or Graduate) for program qualifications.

Minimum required English proficiency:

A minimum TOEFL score of 79.
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
Completion of secondary education in Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia or Canada (excluding Quebec).

Requests for exception to this policy may be submitted via email to the Office of Admissions. Acceptable grounds for waiving this requirement may include:

Successful completion (C or higher) of a college-level, non-ESL English composition course.
A comparable score on another approved exam such as the ACT, SAT or EdReady exam.

International Transcripts: Send official secondary school and/or university transcripts to World Education Services (WES) and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of History

Our history bachelor's degree graduates have gone on to successful careers in banking, business, health care, law, the military and much more. Others have gone on to prestigious graduate programs across the country and internationally.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of History at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Bachelor of History at University of Alaska Fairbanks

To start your adventure at UAF, your first step will be to apply for admission. We offer a fast and convenient online application.

Once you are admitted into a degree program at UAF, we’ll start preparing your I-20 — the form needed to apply for the F-1 student visa and to enter the U.S. in student status. This process can take up to 7-10 business days once all documents have been received.

You'll also send your official secondary school and/or university transcripts to a NACES-approved evaluation service and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

SpanTran is a NACES-member company that has created a custom application for UAF students. We recommend using the UAF SpanTran Evaluation Request Form to ensure you get the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.

In order to issue your immigration documents, we must receive the UAF Financial Statement for International Students (PDF) and supporting documentation. We’ll also need a copy of your passport identification page.

Your immigration documents will be mailed to the address you provided, along with your official letter of acceptance and information about applying for your visa and travel to Alaska.

You must have a student visa to study in the United States. UAF offers documents for two student visa types (F and J) depending on the type of program you attend. As part of the application process, you’ll also need to schedule a visa interview.