Overview
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first state university to admit students. It was chartered in 1789 and formally opened in 1795. It announced programs for the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in 1877, and these degrees were first awarded in 1883.

The total enrollment of the University is about 25,000. Every state and many nations are represented. There are approximately 7,000 students pursuing graduate degrees.

The Location and Community
Chapel Hill offers the appeal of a small town and the cosmopolitan benefits of a larger city. Its rich blend of history, natural beauty, and culture is enjoyed by residents, students, and visitors. Its central location places the University within a few hours of North Carolina’s mountains and seashore. The state capital, Raleigh, is 28 miles away. Durham and Research Triangle Park are 10 miles away.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) offers programs of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in anthropology, art history, biochemistry and biophysics, biology, biomedical engineering, biostatistics, business administration, cell and molecular physiology, cell biology and anatomy, chemistry, city and regional planning, classics, communication studies, comparative literature, computer science, ecology, economics, education, English, environmental sciences and engineering, epidemiology, genetics and molecular biology, geography, geology, Germanic languages, health behavior and health education, health policy and administration, history, human movement science, information and library science, journalism and mass communication, linguistics, marine sciences, materials sciences, maternal and child health, mathematics, microbiology and immunology, music, neurobiology, nursing, nutrition, operations research, oral biology, pathology, pharmacology, pharmacy, philosophy, physics and astronomy, political science, psychology, public policy analysis, religious studies, Romance languages, Slavic languages and literatures, social work, sociology, statistics, and toxicology. The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and the Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) degrees are also offered.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.S.) degrees are also offered in most of the fields listed above. In addition, numerous professional masters’ degrees in the liberal arts and health sciences are available, including communication studies, a number of dental specialties (including dental hygiene education, endodontics, operative dentistry, oral biology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral radiology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics), dramatic art, various fields in education, exercise and sports science, folklore, maternal and child health, nursing, nutrition, occupational sciences, physical therapy, public administration, public health, recreation and leisure studies, Russian/East European studies, speech and hearing sciences, and studio art.

A number of dual-degree programs also are offered within the Graduate School at Chapel Hill and with North Carolina State University and Duke University.

Facilities & Resources
Nearly three dozen libraries, located in more than twenty sites, support the University’s academic and professional programs. Their combined collections exceed 4 million print volumes, 3 million government publications, and 14 million manuscripts, as well as thousands of audiovisuals and electronic titles, and maps and photographs. Their subject range covers most areas of the fine arts, biomedical and physical sciences, humanities, law, and social sciences. In addition, the libraries offer a wide range of campuswide reference and referral services, some of which are now available remotely through the Internet or campus computer networks. Through cooperative agreements, users also have access to additional collections and services available from nearby libraries.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition and fees vary by field. Yearly tuition and fees for graduate programs start at $4,942.60 for North Carolina residents and at $18,691.60 for nonresidents.

Financial Aid:
A variety of support mechanisms are available for graduate students at UNC-CH, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, fellowships, and traineeships. Most of these awards provide full tuition support. All teaching and research assistantships, as well as most fellowships and traineeships, provide health insurance..

Housing/Living Expenses:
The University has 306 furnished family housing units; students are encouraged to apply for housing as early as possible since the waiting period is quite long. Rent ranges from $450 to $695 a month. Residence hall room costs for unmarried students ranged from $1,255 to $1,825 per semester. Meals may be purchased on a declining basis; students pay a minimum of $100, and the cost of each meal is deducted from this figure.

How to Apply
Electronic media is the preferred method for receipt of application materials. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Web site listed below for complete information, a listing of all programs offered, the online admission application, and the printable application. Most programs admit for the fall semester only. Fall applicants who wish to be considered for Graduate School funding should submit an application, required transcripts, and all supporting materials by January 1. Some programs elect to continue receiving applications past this date. If so, they establish a later application deadline, and their applicants are eligible for program-based funding. A nonrefundable $70 application fee is required.

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