About UNC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) — public non-profit university. It is located in Chapel Hill, United States. The higher education institution started its history in the 18th century and right now is one of the oldest in the country. UNC is an active member of University of North Carolina System, Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA). Sport affiliations and memberships: NCAA Division I, ACC.

The institution is among the top-100 in the world, according to QS International University Ranking. UNC is on top of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the United States. The educational institution is in the top-50 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

UNC offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.

Location
Chapel Hill, United States
Establishment year
1789
Students
29,958
International students
2,749
Female students
58%
Acceptance rate
25%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2023 
#103
Rating in the USA
2021 
#33
Rating THE
2022 
#52

UNC tuition fees

At UNC, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UNC for local citizens starts from 7,498 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 18,995 USD. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
No
Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
Yes
Bachelor
Local
7,498 USD/year
Foreign
33,615 USD/year
Master
Local
7,498 USD/year
Foreign
18,995 USD/year

Additional costs

Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

Room and board
on campus
11,740 USD/year
off campus
11,740 USD/year
Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
on campus
2,836 USD/year
off campus
2,836 USD/year

Bachelor degree at UNC

Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.

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Master's degree at UNC

The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. In order to enroll at UNC for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. There is an opportunity to study at UNC via online master's programs.

UNC campus

The educational institution has a suburban campus. This means that students study close to a big city and can quickly get to it by public transport. At the same time, this location allows you to create a close-knit student community, since all events are held on campus. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. Student life at UNC is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.

Campus Type
Suburban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of UNC find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.

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Universities related to UNC

Universities in this city

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
4523University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUSAChapel Hill
 
33,615 USD
 
18,995 USD
779university of north carolinaUSAChapel Hill
 
 
 
 
Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolUSAChapel Hill
 
 
 
 
Aveda Institute-Chapel HillUSAChapel Hill
 
 
 
 

Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
11Harvard UniversityUSACambridge
from  7,918 USD
to  52,645 USD
from  7,748 USD
to  73,420 USD
22Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUSABoston
 
58,224 USD
 
58,224 USD
33Stanford UniversityUSAStanford
 
57,678 USD
from  56,472 USD
to  76,929 USD
54California Institute of TechnologyUSAPasadena
 
48,098 USD
 
48,098 USD
75Princeton UniversityUSAPrinceton
 
55,995 USD
 
53,876 USD