Quick Summary
Situated in Chapel Hill, United States, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public established in 1789. Ranked #155 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 31705 students including 6% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Nursing, Dentistry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 17%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UNC combines elite academic reputation with a legendary athletic culture and a commitment to public service as the nation's oldest public university.
Subject Strengths
Pharmacy & PharmacologyNursingDentistryLibrary and Information ManagementPublic HealthLife Sciences and Medicine
Founded1789
TypePublic
Total Students31705
Intl Students6%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusSuburban
Campus Size729 acres
Affiliated HospitalsUNC Medical Center,UNC Children's Hospital,UNC Women's Hospital
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#155
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#72
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#29
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctoral,Professional
Programs
Biomedical Sciences,Economics,Computer Science,History,Pharmacy
PhD Programs
MBA@UNC,Master of Public Health (MPH@UNC),Master of Arts in Digital Communication
Online Programs
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center,Carolina Population Center,Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate17%
IELTS7
TOEFL100
Min GPA3
GREOptional
GMATOptional
SATOptional
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on showcasing intellectual curiosity and leadership. Early Action (Nov 1) is highly competitive but recommended for merit scholarship consideration.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$9,010/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$18,500/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$12,522/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$85
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$27,510/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableMorehead-Cain Scholarship,Robertson Scholars Leadership Program,Carolina Covenant
Avg Scholarship$12,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctoral,Professional programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Biology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Media and Journalism | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Global Studies | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$65,000
Average Salary After Graduation
91%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
Research Triangle ParkIBMCiscoGlaxoSmithKlineUNC Health Care
Notable Alumni
Michael Jordan,James K. Polk,Andy Griffith,Kenan Thompson,Mia Hamm
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Kenan Memorial Stadium,Dean E. Smith Center,Boshamer Stadium,Koury Natatorium
Student Clubs
800
Library Resources
Davis Library,Wilson Special Collections Library,Health Sciences Library
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available