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 public service. We embrace an unwavering commitment to excellence as one of the world’s great research universities.
- #29 Ranking
- 81 PhDs
- 3,835 Academic Staff
- 31,064 Students
- 2,485 Students (int'l)
- 18,017 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Medicine & Health (22)
- AuD Audiology
- DDS Dental Surgery
- Ph.D. Endodontics
- Ph.D. Epidemiology
- Ph.D. Health Behavior
- MD Medicine
- Ph. D. Nurse Practitioner
- Ph.D. Nursing
- DNP Nursing Practice
- Ph.D. Nutrition
- Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences
- (PHARMD) Pharmacy
- Ph.D. Physical Therapy
- DPT Physical Therapy
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (17)
- Ph.D. Biology
- Ph.D. Biostatistics
- Ph.D. Chemistry
- Ph.D. Mathematics
- Ph.D. Neuroscience
- Ph.D. Pharmacology
- Ph.D. Physics and Astronomy
- Ph.D. Quantitative Biology
Social Sciences (12)
- Ph.D. American Studies
- Ph.D. Anthropology
- Ph.D. Classical Archaeology
- Ph.D. Economics
- Ph.D. Geography
- Ph.D. Media and Communication
- Ph.D. Organizational Behavior
- Ph.D. Political Science
- Ph.D. Psychology
- Ph.D. Public Policy
- Ph.D. School Psychology
- Ph.D. Sociology
Humanities (9)
- Ph.D. Classics
- Ph.D. German Studies
- Ph.D. Greek and Latin
- Ph.D. History
- Ph.D. Philosophy
- Ph.D. Religious Studies
Business & Management (5)
- Ph.D. Accounting
- Ph.D. Finance
- Ph.D. Marketing
- Ph.D. Operations Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- Ph.D. Ecology
- Ph.D. Geological Sciences
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- Ph.D. Art History
- Ph.D. Musicology
Education & Training (3)
- Ph.D. Education
- Ph.D. School Psychology
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering
- Ph.D. Materials Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
- Ph.D. Social Work
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Ph.D. Computer Science
- Ph.D. Health Informatics
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Ph.D. Marine Sciences
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Ph.D. Human Movement Science
Law (1)
- JD Law
About
History
The University of North Carolina was the first public university in the nation. In 1789, William Richardson Davie wrote the act that established the University. In 1793, he and fellow trustees laid the cornerstone of the first building, Old East. Students arrived in 1795, and UNC became the only public university to award degrees in the 18th century.
Education
Carolina serves the needs of adult learners through credit and noncredit courses offered by schools, departments, arts and cultural programs and the Friday Center for Continuing Education.
Research
Research at UNC-Chapel Hill, a billion-dollar venture, has quadrupled over the past 15 years, firmly establishing Carolina as one of America’s top-ranked research universities.
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 top 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.
Career
- The two major groups of permanent employment at the University are referred to as SHRA (Subject to the N.C. State Human Resources Act) and EHRA (Not subject to the N.C. State Human Resources Act). These two groups have additional sub-divisions.
- While the two groups have many similarities and are all state employees, SHRA and EHRA employees have some differences in terms of benefits, leave allowances, and policies. The University’s Office of Human Resources provides human resources programs and policy administration for SHRA and EHRA non-faculty positions; for faculty, human resources are primarily administered by the Office of the Provost.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
29
2021
29 1
2020
30
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
2023
41 -2
2022
39 -3
2021
36
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
2023
69 -17
2022
52 4
2021
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
2023
102 -2
2022
100 -5
2021
95
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
Make yourself at home. Campus housing is a safe, affordable place to put your feet up while you put roots down at Carolina, an unmatched opportunity to immerse yourself in Tar Heel life.
- Engage in some serious fun. Campus Recreation welcomes students, faculty, staff and family members of all ability levels to enjoy our inclusive social and physical activities, from personal fitness and outdoor education to intramural and club sports.
Library services
Carolina’s libraries combine a distinguished history with a vibrant mission of service to the campus and the state. The library system consistently ranks among the top 20 in the country.
ICT services
Information Technology Services’ mission is to accelerate the University’s academic and research pursuits by providing accessible, reliable, efficient, scalable and innovative technologies that enable faculty, students and staff to realize their goals of leading breakthrough change to improve society and help solve the greatest problems for our state, our nation and our global community.
Medical services
At Carolina, we define health and wellness as the journey that individuals and communities take in an effort to reach their potential, be well and thrive. Our collaborative services, initiatives and resources make it easier for you to make healthy choices by shaping the spaces where we live, play and study.
Student Life
Campus life
Chapel Hill routinely ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural and professional opportunities that flow between campus and town. From live music and eclectic dining to quiet trails and historic architecture, discover more about Chapel Hill – and the surrounding area.
Engage in some serious fun. Campus Recreation welcomes students, faculty, staff and family members of all ability levels to enjoy our inclusive social and physical activities, from personal fitness and outdoor education to intramural and club sports.
Sports facilities
Work out in our fully equipped fitness and aquatic centers, soar across our zip line or canoe on Kerr Lake. Make a splash, run the field, conquer the course -- and find your place to play.
- The Bowman Gray Memorial Pool Olympic-length pool includes two 50-meter, six 25 meter, and six 25 yard lanes, ranging from 3 feet to 10 feet. Bowman Gray is ADA compliant. The pool can be accessed through the Woollen men’s and women’s locker rooms.
- Located across from the main entrance of Carmichael Auditorium, Intramural Sports use these fields for flag football, soccer, softball, and kickball. Sport Clubs, such as ultimate frisbee, soccer, and rugby, use Hooker Fields for practice and games.
Student clubs
Connect to your purpose. The Carolina Center for Public Service blends UNC-Chapel Hill’s three-part mission of teaching, research and service to build and spread engagement with the world around us.
- Apples service-learning
Internships, fellowships, alternative breaks and more than 100 service-learning courses await in this student-led civic-engagement program.
- Buckley Public Service Scholars
Take public service to the next level. Build your capacity to effect change while building a portfolio of leadership in the community.
- Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholars
UNC-Chapel Hill faculty connect their research to community through this two-year, highly interactive curriculum designed to connect scholarship with community needs
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.
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