Overview

Graduates in the Rural Development program from the University of Alaska Fairbanks typically take positions with tribal and municipal governments, fisheries, tourism, Native corporations, regional health corporations or non-profits, state/federal agencies, or other private businesses.

Graduates in the Rural Development program from the University of Alaska Fairbanks will:

gain a broader theoretical understanding of development processes in Alaska and the circumpolar North

complete a thesis or applied community development project, and have opportunities for international study and research.

earn the MA degree either on the Fairbanks campus or through distance delivery.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Circumpolar Indigenous Leadership Symposium

Political Economy of the Circumpolar North

Community Development Strategies: Principles and Practices

Community-Based Research Methods

Management Strategies for Rural Development

Cultural Impact Analysis

Indigenous Organization Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Fairbanks, United States

Disciplines

Community Development View 126 other Masters in Community Development in United States

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Academic requirements

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GMAT

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online. Applications must be received before the published deadlines, along with a $75 nonrefundable application fee. Applications submitted after the published deadlines are only accepted upon a department's request and have a $100 nonrefundable application fee.

Review your department’s department-specific requirements and application deadlines.

Submit certified official university transcripts and English translations.

Submit official GRE or GMAT test scores. Not all departments require GRE or GMAT scores if the student has earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Submit a resume/curriculum vitae.

Submit a statement of academic goals.

Submit three letters of recommendation.

Submit official TOEFL or IELTS test results.

Submit a copy of the passport identification page.

Complete UAF’s financial statement form and provide supporting documentation showing adequate funding to cover all expenses at UAF.1

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22140 USD / year

≈ 22140 USD / year
Out-of-State

22140 USD / year

≈ 22140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11340 USD / year

≈ 11340 USD / year

Living costs

Fairbanks

United States

1450 - 2000 USD / month

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

Funding

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Graduates in the Rural Development program from the University of Alaska Fairbanks will:

Programme Structure

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