Master of Geological Engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks

United States of America, Fairbanks

University Rank:#901

The Geological Engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks is a Full Time Master program offered on the UAF's main campus in Fairbanks - Alaska campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years 6 months. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Master of Geological Engineering

Earn your master's in geological engineering working in the natural classroom of Alaska, in a hands-on program that focuses on issues specific to the Arctic.

With its cold climate and permafrost, Alaska presents unique challenges for engineers. Everywhere you look, a geological engineering problem is waiting to be solved. Our program takes full advantage of this unique location, offering opportunities for field-based research you won't find anywhere else in the world — from mapping landslides in areas with recent LiDAR coverage to produce landslide inventory maps, to conducting rockfall analyses for hazardous slopes adjacent to major highways.

Alumni of our master's in geological engineering are highly sought after by employers around the globe, and 100% of our graduates are employed within three months of degree completion.

What Is Geological Engineering?

Geological engineering combines geology and engineering concepts to mitigate geohazards such as landslides, ensure safe construction at a site, find and manage groundwater, and locate mineral resources. Geological engineers are also interested in what the terrain can tell us about the stability of the soil or rock underneath.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Geological Engineering 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

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Geological Engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Geological Engineering 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.

Master of Geological Engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks

United States of America, Fairbanks