The Graduate School

Graduate students and programs are crucial to UNC-Chapel Hill’s tradition of excellence in research, undergraduate teaching and community-engaged scholarship. The Graduate School supports the recruitment, admission and enrollment of a diverse community of graduate students within more than 80 programs offering more than 160 graduate degrees.

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Professional success and contributions to society

The Graduate School provides leadership to envision, shape and support the highest quality education for a diverse community of graduate students whose contributions will have global impact. Through research, teaching and public service, graduate education generates knowledge and innovative solutions that address critical needs. Graduate students and alumni improve lives through their leadership, professional expertise and civic engagement in North Carolina and beyond.

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Facts & Figures

  • 2,170master's degrees awarded in 2017-18
  • 529doctoral degrees awarded in 2017-18
  • 28%of Carolina students are enrolled in graduate programs
  • 14%of graduate students are international students
  • 314external fellowships and awards received by graduate students in 2016-17
  • 108National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows in 2017-18
  • 20Impact and Horizon awardees in 2019, for graduate student research benefiting North Carolina
  • 88%of graduating students satisfied with their program's quality
  • 1,100graduate students participate in professional development each year

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        Through the UNC School of Media and Journalism's Ph.D. in Media and Communication, you’ll learn cutting-edge research methods and acquire a deep understanding of communication theory to help you develop a research program that fits your interests.

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        The Master of Arts in Media and Communication from the UNC School of Media and Journalism is a two-year residential master’s degree that delivers an elevated discussion of how the media and communication professions work and where they’re going.

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        The Master of Arts in Digital Communication from the UNC School of Media and Journalism is an online master’s degree designed for working communications professionals and their ambitious schedules.

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