University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The nation's first public university is at the heart of what's next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators, and leaders in North Carolina and worldwide.
Carolina's nationally recognized, innovative teaching, the campus-wide spirit of inquiry, and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
In Chapel Hill, students develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change. They connect to the future they're already shaping. Carolina is committed to access for all, providing life-changing opportunities such as the Carolina Covenant, which promises a debt-free education to low-income students.
In its third century – an era of groundbreaking study and research – UNC-Chapel Hill is harnessing the very best of our fast-changing world. We're proud to advance knowledge for this and each generation to come. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's first public University, serves North Carolina, the United States, and the world through teaching, research, and available service. We embrace an unwavering commitment to excellence as one of the world's great research universities.
Our mission is to serve as a center for research, scholarship, and creativity and teach a diverse community of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to become the next generation of leaders. Through our exceptional faculty and staff's efforts, and with generous support from North Carolina's citizens, we invest our knowledge and resources to enhance access to learning and foster the success and prosperity of each rising generation. We also extend knowledge-based services and other resources of the University to the citizens of North Carolina and their institutions to enhance the quality of life for all people in the State.
With lux, Libertas — light, and liberty — as its founding principles, the University has charted a bold course of leading change to improve society and help solve the world's most significant problems. Connecting. Challenging. Championing. For more than two centuries, Carolina's visionaries have steered the University forward by asking for excellence from its students, faculty, and staff – and promising the same in return. At Carolina, we help incredible students prepare to change the world. Please get to know us, explore our community, and learn what it means to be a Tar Heel. We can't wait to get to know you.
The North Carolina Legislature sets tuition rates. Fees are selected through an on-campus process and approved by the Board of Trustees. The billing schedule is based on the University Registrar's Calendar. Approved underloads are recalculated upon request two weeks into the term. Tuition and fees are assessed based on the student's classification, which is determined by the program's program.
UNC-Chapel Hill is a global leader known for its innovative teaching and groundbreaking research. Carolina offers a variety of courses and programs to prepare students to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy. Carolina offers 77 bachelor's, 111 master's, 65 doctorate, and seven professional degree programs through the College of Arts & Sciences and its professional schools. Carolina's academic departments offer fields of study across many disciplines.
Often using a cross-disciplinary approach, Carolina's varied programs and curricula help students turn their academic interests into enriching experiences.
A whole education means supporting the entire student. Discover the many ways Carolina helps grow success at every level of the higher education journey. Continuing education at UNC-Chapel Hill includes a degree or non-degree part-time study for academic credit (on-campus or from a distance), noncredit professional development workshops and certificates, enrichment learning activities, daytime and evening lecture series, and much more.
World-renowned library collections, innovative services, and expert librarians create an environment for discovery and inspiration at any level and in every discipline. Whether you are a first-year student learning about research and citation or a practiced scholar engaged in specialized inquiry, know-how UNC's libraries are your trusted partner.
Carolina has a growing selection of online graduate and undergraduate programs for academic credit. Through Summer School, degree-seeking and visiting students can enroll in more than 500 courses through Maymester and two five-week summer sessions.
At Carolina, diversity and inclusion are about building understanding across differences, creating conditions to ensure the equitable educational and social benefits of diversity, and cultivating an inclusive and supportive environment for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, faculty, and staff – where every person feels valued and has an opportunity to add value.
Cures and treatments for disease. New technologies. New industries for North Carolina and the world. At Carolina, we tackle tough challenges with multidisciplinary teams of top scientists and students whose diverse perspectives deliver creative, unprecedented solutions. As one of America's leading research universities, we conduct roughly $1 billion in research annually. We provide dedicated service to our sponsors and unprecedented opportunities for graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduates.
Carolina is a place where innovators and entrepreneurs thrive. It's a place where you can make a positive difference by putting your ideas to use for the public good.