For Prospective Students

Established in 1793 as the first state university in the nation, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the leading graduate research universities. We offer 66 doctoral and 102 master's degree programs.

We invite you to learn more about graduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by visiting the links below.

Program Information

• Graduate Degree Programs
• Application Deadlines
• Directory of Classes
• Why UNC?

Carolina: Excellence Beyond the Numbers

Application Instructions

• How to Apply
• North Carolina Residency for Tuition Purposes
• Check the Status of your Current Admissions Application
• Admissions Office Contact Information

Financing Your Graduate Education

• Graduate School Fellowships and Funding
• Estimated Cost of Attendance
• Detailed Tuition and Fee Rates

Prospective Graduate Student Resources

• Admissions Office Contact Information
• Graduate Student Resource Guide (a guide to educational, personal and professional resources)
• Admissions and Enrollment Statistics
• Student Diversity
• University Registrar's Office (for directory of classes)
• New Graduate Student Orientation

Many of our graduate programs consistently rank in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools. Visit their site for the latest rankings.