The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC, United States
2500 International Students

QS Rank
132
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
17
Dorm on Campus
Available
Mode of Degree
offline
About the University
Established in 1789, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill stands as a venerable institution renowned worldwide for its academic excellence. As the first state-owned university in the nation, it holds a distinguished history, being the sole institution to confer degrees in the 18th century. Since 1876, UNC Chapel Hill has expanded its offerings to include sought-after graduate programs across various disciplines, further solidifying its position as a leader in higher education. With an acceptance rate of 17%, the university maintains its selectivity, admitting approximately 19,117 undergraduate and 10,984 graduate students. Boasting a faculty of 3,887 members, UNC Chapel Hill provides a robust academic environment with 74 undergraduate programs and a multitude of research centers and institutes, such as the Blood Research Center, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, and Center for Urban and Regional Studies, fostering innovation and intellectual inquiry.
Requirements for Study
- Completed application form through the Common
- Application or Coalition Application.
- High school transcripts.
- SAT or ACT scores (Optional for Fall 2024 and 2025). Letters of recommendation.
- For international students, you might also need to submit proof of English proficiency through exams like IELTS or TOEFL.
For postgraduate (graduate) admission, requirements can vary depending on the program, but typically include:
- Completed graduate application.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended.
- GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) scores for some programs.
- Letters of recommendation.

