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Master of Arts in Rural Development

Shorelight Group - University of Alaska Fairbanks

USA,Alaska

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 22,140/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Jan 2026

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USA, Alaska

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1917

Total Students: 7,451 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

505 S Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK 99775, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Rural Development

Program Overview

Rural Development and Alaska Native Studies

Earn your bachelor’s degree in Alaska Native studies, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in rural development at UAF. Designed to empower rural Alaska communities through our students, our programs are flexible, culturally relevant and responsive to the communities they serve.

The bachelor’s degree in Alaska Native studies explores the scope, richness and variety of Alaska Native cultures from an Indigenous perspective, while the bachelor’s in rural development is designed to educate a new generation of community leaders for rural Alaska to guide and participate in human and economic development in local and global contexts.

The master’s in rural development provides advanced academic and professional skills in Indigenous and community development processes, business development, administration and conflict management to prepare leaders who understand the dynamic relationship of rural Alaska with the global economy. Many of our master’s degree graduates go on to pursue doctoral programs.

Our faculty include experts in tribal law and governance, K-12 education, international law, federal Indian law, Native women’s issues, cross-cultural communication and more.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,140 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - University of Alaska Fairbanks

CAD 11,990 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 55.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
No Scholarships offerred to International Students Please note that this is a Member University if student wants to enquire about the available scholarship they need to directly connect with the university/Department

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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