Start your education at CEM

Engineering Alaska

Engineering Alaska, ES 100X, is an introductory course available to our first-year students as well as promising high school students across Alaska and beyond.

 

You'll work directly with renowned faculty and local companies as you design and build real projects. Gain expertise in arctic conditions. Tackle the unique challenges to Alaska and the Arctic as a whole.

 


How to get started?

  1. Choose a degree program that fits your interest.

  2. Contact our academic advisor Andrew Forbes (a.f@alaska.edu) for more information.

  3. Apply for admissions.

  4. Set up advising and get started with

Contact

For questions regarding our programs, please contact our academic advisor:

Andrew Forbes

Academic Advisor

College of Engineering and Mines

a.f@alaska.edu | 907-474-7390

ELIF 338

Ready to take your education to the next level?

Why study engineering at the College of Engineering and Mines?

Small school experience

You'll get the benefits of a small school experience with the opportunities of an internationally recognized research institution, often at a lower tuition cost relative to other schools, and earn your engineering degree from one of our long-standing programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Hands-on and practical

UAF's international reputation as a research institution and emphasis on hands-on learning ensures you’ll gain practical experience both in and beyond the classroom through research, internships and a required field practicum.

In demand

You’ll graduate as a high-demand candidate whose résumé will catch the eyes of engineering employers. With our strong link to employers and unique focus on the challenges to the Arctic, our engineering programs produce graduates who are in high demand in Alaska and nationwide. .

 

CEM by the Numbers

Degrees and Programs

9 undergraduate & 10 graduate

Student:Faculty Ratio

12:1

Research Expenditures

$16 Million

Student Clubs

>20

New Engineering Facility

120,000 sqft