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UNC Chapel Hill Graduate Programs

Chapel Hill, NC

153

Graduate programs

PhD programs

109

Master’s programs

International students: 3,365 (2024/25)
Statement of purpose: No university-wide statement limit; requirements vary by program. The Graduate School publishes program-specific prompts (e.g., Classics requires a statement of purpose; Earth and Marine Sciences publishes detailed statement-of-purpose content prompts).
Application fee waivers: Yes - The Graduate School waives the $95 application fee for ten applicant groups: full-time permanent UNC-Chapel Hill employees, US active-duty and veteran military personnel, participants in the Summer Undergraduate Pipeline, Carolina College Advising Corps, IMSD, MARC, McNair Scholars, PREP, and U-RISE/G-RISE programs, and US citizens with documented need-based financial aid. Request the waiver inside the online application before the program deadline.
Official website: www.unc.edu/

PhD Programs (44)

Anthropology

Anthropology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Art History

Art and Art History · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biology

Biology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biomedical and Health Informatics

Biomedical and Health Informatics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biostatistics

Biostatistics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Business Administration

Business Administration · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Chemistry

Chemistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

City and Regional Planning

City and Regional Planning · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Classics

Classics · Dec 15, 2026 · $95 application fee · Official page

Communication Studies

Communication Studies · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Computer Science

Computer Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Economics

Economics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Education

Education · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

English and Comparative Literature

English and Comparative Literature · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Environment, Ecology, and Energy

Environment and Ecology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Epidemiology

Epidemiology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Exercise and Sport Science

Exercise and Sport Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Genetics and Molecular Biology

Genetics and Molecular Biology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Geography and Environment

Geography and Environment · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Health Behavior

Health Behavior · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Health Policy and Management

Health Policy and Management · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

History

History · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Information Science

Information and Library Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Linguistics

Linguistics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Mathematics

Mathematics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Musicology

Music · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Neuroscience

Neuroscience · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Nursing

Nursing · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Nutrition

Nutrition · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Pharmacology

Pharmacology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Philosophy

Philosophy · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Physics and Astronomy

Physics and Astronomy · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Political Science

Political Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Psychology

Psychology and Neuroscience · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Public Policy

Public Policy · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Religious Studies

Religious Studies · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Romance Languages and Literatures

Romance Languages and Literatures · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Social Work

Social Work · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Sociology

Sociology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Speech and Hearing Sciences

Speech and Hearing Sciences · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Statistics and Operations Research

Statistics and Operations Research · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Master’s Programs (109)

Africana Studies MA

African, African-American, and Diaspora Studies · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

American Studies MA

American Studies · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Anthropology MA

Anthropology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Applied Data Science MADS

School of Data Science and Society · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Applied Professional Studies MAPS

Applied Professional Studies · Dec 1, 2026 · $95 application fee · Official page

Art History MA

Art and Art History · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies MA

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biochemistry and Biophysics MS

Biochemistry and Biophysics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology MS

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biology MA

Biology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biology MS

Biology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biomedical Engineering MS

Biomedical Engineering · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biomedical and Health Informatics MPS

Data and Information Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biomedical and Health Informatics MPS (Online)

Data and Information Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Biostatistics MS

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Biostatistics MSPH

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Business Administration MS

Business Administration · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Cell Biology and Physiology MS

Cell Biology and Physiology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Charlotte Executive MBA

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Chemistry MA

Chemistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Chemistry MS

Chemistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

City and Regional Planning MCRP

City and Regional Planning · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Classics MA

Classics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS

Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling MS

Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Communication Studies MA

Communication · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Computer Science MS

Computer Science · Mar 9, 2027 · $95 application fee · Official page

Data Science MS

School of Data Science and Society · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Dental Hygiene Education MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Digital Communication MA

Hussman School of Journalism and Media · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Digital Curation and Management MPS

School of Information and Library Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Dramatic Art MFA

Dramatic Art · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences MS

Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Economics MS

Economics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Education MA

School of Education · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship MA

School of Education · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Endodontics MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

English and Comparative Literature MA

English and Comparative Literature · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Environment, Ecology and Energy MA

Environment, Ecology and Energy · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Environment, Ecology and Energy MS

Environment, Ecology and Energy · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Environmental Sciences and Engineering MS

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Environmental Sciences and Engineering MSEE

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Environmental Sciences and Engineering MSPH

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Epidemiology MSCR

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Epidemiology MSPH

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Evening Executive MBA

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Exercise and Sport Science MA

Exercise and Sport Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Folklore MA

American Studies · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Full-Time MBA

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · Apr 21, 2027 · Fee not published · Official page

Genetics and Molecular Biology MS

Genetics and Molecular Biology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Geography and Environment MA

Geography and Environment · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

German Studies MA

Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literature · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Global Studies MA

Global Studies · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Health Behavior MSPH

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Health Policy and Management MHA

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Health Policy and Management MSPH

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

History MA

History · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Human Movement Science MS

Human Movement Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Information Science MSIS

School of Information and Library Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Library Science MSLS

School of Information and Library Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Linguistics MA

Linguistics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

MBA@UNC (Online MBA)

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Master of Accounting (MAC)

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Master of Arts in Teaching MAT

School of Education · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Materials Science MS

Applied Physical Sciences · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Mathematics MA

Mathematics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Mathematics MS

Mathematics · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Media and Communication MA

Hussman School of Journalism and Media · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Microbiology and Immunology MS

Microbiology and Immunology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Musicology MA

Music · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Neuroscience MS

Neuroscience · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Nursing MSN

School of Nursing · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Nutrition MS

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Occupational Science MS

Occupational Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Occupational Therapy MS

Occupational Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Oral and Craniofacial Biomedicine MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Nov 10, 2026 · $95 application fee · Official page

Orthodontics MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Pathology MS

Pathology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Pediatric Dentistry MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Periodontology MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Pharmaceutical Sciences MS

Eshelman School of Pharmacy · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Pharmacology MS

Pharmacology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Philosophy MA

Philosophy · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Physics and Astronomy MS

Physics and Astronomy · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Political Science MA

Political Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Prosthodontics MS

Adams School of Dentistry · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Psychology MA

Psychology and Neuroscience · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Public Administration MPA

School of Government · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Public Health MPH

Gillings School of Global Public Health · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

Public Policy MA

Public Policy · Dec 1, 2026 · $95 application fee · Official page

Public Policy MPP

Public Policy · Dec 1, 2026 · $95 application fee · Official page

Regulatory Science MPS

Eshelman School of Pharmacy · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Religious Studies MA

Religious Studies · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Romance Languages and Literatures MA

Romance Studies · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

School Counseling MEd

School of Education · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

School Psychology MA

School of Education · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

School Psychology MEd

School of Education · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Social Work MSW

School of Social Work · Feb 9, 2027 · $95 application fee · Official page

Sociology MA

Sociology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Speech and Hearing Sciences MS

Speech and Hearing Sciences · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Statistics, Analytics, and Data Science MS

Statistics and Operations Research · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Studio Art MFA

Art and Art History · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Toxicology MPS

Toxicology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Toxicology MS

Toxicology · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Trans-Atlantic Masters MA

Political Science · Deadline not published · $95 application fee · Official page

Weekend Executive MBA

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · Deadline not published · Fee not published · Official page

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