University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university chartered in 1789, the first US public university to open its doors to students (1795) and the flagship of the UNC System. It is known for public health (Gillings), pharmacy, medicine, the Kenan-Flagler Business School and journalism and media, across 14 schools and a College of Arts & Sciences. All programmes are taught in English; international undergraduates apply as non-residents, and UNC co-hosts the Duke–UNC Rotary Peace Center.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
For 2026–27, non-resident (including international) undergraduates pay $47,472 tuition plus $2,130 fees, i.e. $49,602 a year. Average non-resident graduate tuition and fees are $29,422 + $2,134 = $31,556 a year and vary by programme. Housing and living costs are extra.
Admission for international students
Applications: January 15, 2027 · Applications open
Admission for international students
Applications: January 15, 2027 · Applications open
International first-year applicants apply through the Common Application. Non-binding Early Action closes on 15 October and Regular Decision on 15 January, with supporting materials due 15 February and decisions on 31 March. Graduate applications go through the Graduate School or the relevant professional school.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Chapel Hill · United States
Life and living
Chapel Hill · United States
Living in Chapel Hill
A college town in North Carolina, home to UNC Chapel Hill, the oldest public university in the United States.
Student housing
UNC Chapel Hill estimates on-campus housing and food at about $15,870 for the 2026-27 academic year.
Transport for students
Chapel Hill Transit runs 31 fare-free routes.
Top landmarks
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
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Kenan Memorial Stadium
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Dean Smith Center
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Chapel Hill, North Carolina (Wikipedia, 2020 census)UNC Chapel Hill – Cost of attendanceThe Daily Tar Heel – Transportation guide
Studying and living in United States
Costs and living
Examples of 2026-27 undergraduate tuition from official websites (per year): • Harvard $62,226 (total with housing and food $91,634). • Penn $65,670 (total $94,582) — MIT $66,720 — Stanford $67,731 — Princeton $68,140 (budget $94,624). • Johns Hopkins $68,670 — Dartmouth $71,697 — Yale $72,500 — Columbia $72,800 — Cornell $73,946 — Amherst $75,330. • UC Berkeley (public) for international students: $57,484 in tuition and fees, about $93,944 with campus housing. Aid: Princeton, Amherst, Dartmouth and Bowdoin admit international students need-blind and meet their demonstrated need; Columbia, Cornell, Penn and Caltech meet admitted students’ need but are need-aware in admission. The average international award at Amherst in 2025-26 was over $84,000. Public universities such as Berkeley give no need-based aid to international students.
Working while studying
• During studies: on-campus work up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours during breaks; off-campus work only through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) after one full academic year. • After graduation: Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months, plus a 24-month extension for STEM graduates working for an E-Verify employer. • Note: a rule proposed on 8 October 2026 would charge schools $70,000 for a first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for a STEM extension; it is only a proposal and current rules still apply. • Changing from F-1 to an H-1B work visa inside the US is exempt from the $100,000 H-1B fee.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United StatesFaculties and programmes
14 faculties · 52 programmes
Faculties and programmes
14 faculties · 52 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Arts & Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- International Relations
- Languages and Literature
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theatre & Drama
- Theology & Religious Studies
Kenan-Flagler Business School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Master
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor, Master
- Finance· Bachelor, Master
- Marketing· Bachelor, Master
School of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Psychology· Master, PhD
- Special Education· Master
Adams School of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
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School of Government
MasterENEnglish- Political Science
School of Information and Library Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Information Technology (IT)
Hussman School of Journalism and Media
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Digital Media· Bachelor, Master
- Journalism
- Public Relations· Bachelor, Master
School of Law
MasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
School of Medicine
BachelorPhDENEnglish- General Medicine· PhD
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Bachelor
- Physical Therapy· PhD
School of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
Eshelman School of Pharmacy
PhDENEnglish- Pharmacy
Gillings School of Global Public Health
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Public Health
- Statistics
School of Social Work
MasterPhDENEnglish- Social Work
School of Data Science and Society
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Data Science & Analytics
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Rotary Peace Fellowship 2028–2029 (Fully Funded)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.unc.edu/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.unc.edu/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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