Chapel Hill, NC

CAROLINA’S GLOBAL COMMUNITY100 + countries

THE UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA at CHAPEL HILL

STUDYING HEREAt Carolina, students choose from more than 70 majors and minors across the disciplines. Whether you know exactly what you want to study or you haven’t quite decided yet, here you’ll find the people and resources that will inspire you to dig deeper and discover more. And with 78% of classes hosting 40 or fewer students, you’ll receive a top-notch, intimate education.

Our most popular majors: Biology // Biomedical and Health Sciences Engineering // Business Administration // Chemistry // Computer Science // Exercise and Sport Science // Media and Journalism // Nursing// Political Science //Psychology

And a few of the unique programs you won’t find elsewhere: Peace, War, and Defense // Writing for the Screen and Stage // Business Journalism // Entrepreneurship // Health Policy and Management

LIVING HERE

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500 international undergraduatesfrom more than 100 countries outside of the U.S.

UNC is nestled in the beautiful college town of Chapel Hill, N.C. You’ll find classrooms, libraries, athletic facilities, laboratories, and dining halls all within steps of your residence hall.

With 28 Division I athletic teams, cheering on your fellow Tar Heels is just one of the cornerstones of the student experience here. There are more than 800 clubs, teams, and organizations, so you’ll quickly meet new friends and discover new interests.

All first-year students live on campus, and many choose to live in our themed Residential Learning Programs, such as the Service and Leadership House.

of undergraduates conduct original research

undergraduates

study abroad programs in 70 countries

of students live on campus

internship opportunities

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GETTING HERE: APPLYING FOR ADMISSIONEvery year, we seek to build an entering class of students who together will make each other better, and Carolina and the world better, too. No single quality describes our students, but it’s fair to say that our strongest applicants are smart, hard-working, talented, collaborative,and kind. They also bring fresh ideas and diverse perspectives.

Fall 2017 Applications

Fall 2017 Enrolling Class

Important Dates• 40,918 applied

• 9,709 admitted (24%)

• 4,355 enrolled (45%)

• 34% identified themselves as an .... ethnicity other than Caucasian

• 17% first-generation college students

• Came to Carolina from 40 states, 31 countries, and 93 NC counties

EARLY ACTION

REGULAR DECISION TRANSFER

Application due Mid-Oct Mid-Jan Mid-Feb

Decisions End of Jan End of March Mid-Apr

Enrollment deposit due May 1 May 1 May 15

AFFORDING CAROLINA

We work hard to make a Carolina education accessible. In fact, tuition and fees are lower than most top-tier national universities.

BEFORE YOU APPLY: TOEFL, IELTS or PTE

If English is not your native language, you will need to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson Test of English (PTE) score. Have the test results sent directly from the testing service. Take the exam by November for early action and by December for regular decision.

admissions.unc.edu/apply/international-students

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MAKE YOUR MARK

*These budgets reflect our best estimate of student costs for 2018-19. While tuition and fees are set, the rest of these costs are estimated. Some students will spend more than the typical amounts, others less, depending on individual lifestyles and circumstances.

— Sophie Niu, China

During your time at Carolina and after, you’ll have many opportunities to use your knowledge to make a difference and reach your goals. Picture yourself...

• Creating a start-up that solves a social issue

• Landing a job at a leading non-profit or Fortune 500 ...company

• Entering graduate or professional school in your field of ...choice from medicine to law to chemistry

INTERNATIONAL COSTS

Tuition & Fees* $35,862

Room & Board $11,190

Direct Costs $47,052

Books & Supplies $1,440

Travel & Personal $3,504

Health Insurance $2,794

Indirect Costs $7,738

Be sure to keep your email address updated at all times. When emailing information, please include your date of birth (DOB), first name, and surname in the email subject line.

The ApplicationApply online through the Common Application, a convenient site that allows you to apply to multiple schools at once. All first-yearapplicants submit:

• Online application commonapp.org• $85 application fee• One essay (Common Application)• Two short answers (UNC specific)• Official transcript• Secondary school statement• SAT or ACT scores• Letter of recommendation• TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score (if English is not your native language)

“Studying and living in Chapel Hill is a combination of urban fast-paced schedules and relaxed country weekends. I feel that the balance between country and city is just right to experience two different facets of America.”

of May 2017 graduates landed a job or entered graduate

school within 6 months

91%