The University of North Carolina is a multi-campus university dedicated to serving our state and its people through world-class teaching, research and scholarship, and outreach and service.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (33)
- M.Sc. Clinical Research
- M.Sc. Dental Hygiene Education
- M.Sc. Endodontics
- M.S.C.R. Epidemiology
- M.A. Exercise Physiology
- M.S.P.H. Health Behaviour
- M. H. A. Health Care Administration
- M.S.P.H. Health Policy and Management
- M.H.A. Health Policy and Management
- M.H.A. Healthcare Administration
- M.S.P.H. Maternal and Child Health
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Nutrition
- M.Sc. Occupational Therapy
- M.Sc. Operative Dentistry
- M.Sc. Orthodontics
- M.Sc. Pathology
- M.Sc. Pediatric Dentistry
- M.Sc. Periodontology
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences
- M.Sc. Pharmacology
- M.Sc. Prosthodontics
- M.Sc. Public Health
- Master Public Health Leadership
- Master Radiologic Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (21)
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.A. Biology
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.S.P.H. Biostatistics
- M.Sc. Biostatistics
- M.A. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.A. / M.S. Mathematics
- Master Molecular Diagnostic Science
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Operations Research
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Physics and Astronomy
- Master Radiologic Science
- M.Sc. Statistics
Humanities (15)
- M.A. Classics
- M. F. A. Dramatic Art
- M.A. Folklore
- M.A. Franco-Arab Studies
- M.A. German Studies
- M.A. Global Studies
- M.A. History
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Religious Studies
Social Sciences (14)
- Ph.D American Studies
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Classics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Marine Sciences
- M.A. Mass Communication
- M.A. Media Communication
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Psychology
- M.A. Public Policy
- M.A. Sociology
Arts, Design & Architecture (8)
- M.A. Art History
- M. F. A. Costume Production
- M. F. A. Dramatic Art
- M.A. Folklore
- M.Ed / M.Sc Instructional Technology
- M.A. Musicology
- M. F. A. Studio Art
- M. F. A. Technical Production
Education & Training (8)
- M.A. Education
- M.Ed / M.Sc Instructional Technology
- M. S. A. School Administration
- M.Ed. School Counseling
- M. A. T. Teaching
Business & Management (7)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.A. / M.S. Mathematics
- Master Public Administration
- M. S. A. School Administration
- M.Sc. Statistics
Engineering & Technology (5)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M. C. R. P. City and Regional Planning
- M.Sc. Marine Sciences
- M.Sc. Material Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- M.A. Ecology
- M.Sc. Ecology
- M.Sc. Geological Sciences
- M.Sc. Toxicology
Computer Science & IT (4)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.P.S. Digital Curation
- M.S.I.S. Information Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- M. F. A. Costume Production
- M.S.L.S. Library Science
- M.S.W. Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- M.Sc. Human Movement Science
- M.Sc. Sport Administration
Journalism & Media (2)
- M.A. Mass Communication
- M.A. Media Communication
About
History
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the nation’s first state university to open its doors and the only public university to award degrees in the 18th century. Authorized by the N.C. Constitution in 1776, the University was chartered by the N.C. General Assembly Dec. 11, 1789, the same year George Washington first was inaugurated as president.
Education
UNC hac more athan 75 majors and minors in 60 departments, 68 doctoral programs, 113 master's programs offered.
Research
Carolina researchers seeking to master and make use of technology-enabled research techniques have a new partner in the UNC Library Research Hub.The Research Hub can connect scholars at UNC with expertise, tools, and training to propel research in new directions. Areas of specialization include geographic information systems and data (GIS), statistics, visualization, and digital humanities.Research Hub Centers are located in Davis Library, the Kenan Science Library, and the Health Sciences Library. Many services are available online.
Career
If you haven’t found your dream job, perhaps it’s time to stop snoozing and revive your career goals. Whether you want to make a career change or just need career advice, the GAA’s Alumni Career Services can help.GAA members can book their complimentary career coaching session today (a $100 value). Available via email, over the phone or in person in the Triangle area. Other services available are:
- Career Coaching
- Alumni Advisor Network
- Webminars
- Online Alumni Directory
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
33 -3
2018
30 3
2017
33
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
33 -1
2019
32 2
2018
34
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
54 2
2019
56
2018
56
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
90 -7
2019
83 -3
2018
80
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
If you don’t hold U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Status, you’ll apply as an international student. There is no special application; you’ll choose either the regular first-year or transfer application.
Last year, about 500 of our undergraduate students came from more than 100 countries outside of the U.S. These students contribute an incredible diversity of perspective and ideas to our community. If you’re considering an undergraduate degree in the U.S., we encourage you to explore our programs, learn more about our student community and take a look at our international-specific fact sheet.Housing services
The Department of Housing and Residential Education works to create an inclusive on-campus housing environment that promotes personal development, citizenship, involvement, and leadership for the 8,500 students who live on campus.First-year students (who do not opt for a Residential Learning Program) will be assigned housing in one of the designated First Year Experience residence halls:
- Craige
- Craige North
- Ehringhaus
- Everett
- Hardin (female only)
- Hinton James
- Horton
- Koury (Honors Carolina only)
- Stacy
Library services
MissionThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library provides collections, expertise, services, and facilities that are essential to achieving the University’s mission of research, teaching, learning, and public service for the campus community, state, nation, and world.
ICT services
General computing systems include 800+ Intel-based computers plus about 50 Macintosh systems. The department’s most powerful system is the Biomedical Analysis and Simulation Supercomputer (BASS, pronounced like base), which consists of 452 CPUs tightly coupled to each other and to 180 GPU Computing Processors that function as image and geometry calculation accelerators.
Medical services
UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. Originally established Nov. 1, 1998, by N.C.G.S. 116-37, UNC Health Care currently comprises UNC Hospitals and its provider network, the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine, and eight affiliate hospitals and hospital systems across the state.
Student Life
Campus life
The Campus Y is devoted to its mission: the pursuit of social justice through the cultivation of pluralism. To mark the Y’s 150th anniversary in 2010, an advisory board was re-established, made up of key university and community stakeholders. Its task: to work with staff and student leaders in a year-long strategic planning exercise, to help the Y build on its rich social justice legacy at the same time as answering Chancellor Holden Thorp’s call to innovate for social good. The resulting strategic plan can be viewed to the right.
Sports facilities
With around 49 student-run clubs, ranging from instructional to recreational to competitive, our Sport Clubs program offers students longer term, in-depth opportunities to play certain sports more competitively and to learn new sports.You can choose from competitive, instructional and recreational in:
- aikido
- badminton
- baseball
- climbing
- cycling
- equestrian
- golf
- judo
- quidditch
- sailing
- swimming
Student clubs
UNC has a General Alumni Association. By joining you have acces to information about:
- events and activities
- Carolina clubs
- Tar heel travel
Accreditation
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and many of its individual programs participate regularly in rigorous review processes for the purpose of maintaining accreditation. Institution-wide accreditation is governed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S Department of Education.
Student Reviews
My life at the university
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Well the university is very challenging but i try to cope with the only thing that matters is to study hard and smart and the environment is so convincing
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
It's still young University and it has to get much better, but that will happen in couple of years.
UNC-CH Review
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good programs, supportive faculty
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