← Schools University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a QS World University Rankings 2026 top-150 institution in United States, with admissions requirements that vary by faculty, degree level and language of instruction.
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Requirements differ by faculty / school — pick your faculty below. Each shows its own official admissions page.
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Academic A-Level AAB-BBB IB 32-36 AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Academic A-Level AAB-AAA inc. science IB 34-38 with HL science AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Academic A-Level AAA-AAB inc. Math/Physics IB 34-38 with HL Math/Science AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 85 overall · 20 each section
Academic A-Level AAB-AAA with Math useful IB 34-38 with Math AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Language IELTS 7 overall · 6.5 each section TOEFL iBT 100 overall · 22 each section
Academic A-Level AAA inc. Chemistry/Biology IB 36-40 with HL sciences AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Admissions tests Interview or clinical admissions test may apply
Language IELTS 7 overall · 6.5 each section TOEFL iBT 100 overall · 22 each section
Academic A-Level AAB-BBB IB 32-36 AP Competitive AP 4-5 scores in relevant subjects where accepted
Requirements differ by faculty / school — pick your faculty below. Each shows its own official admissions page.
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.2+/4.0 or equivalent; higher for competitive tracks Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent preparation
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.3+/4.0 or strong upper-second equivalent Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree with prerequisite coursework
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.2+/4.0 or equivalent; higher for competitive tracks Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree with prerequisite coursework
Language IELTS 6.5 overall · 6 each section TOEFL iBT 90 overall · 20 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.3+/4.0 or strong upper-second equivalent Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent preparation
Admissions tests GMAT/GRE may strengthen MBA or finance applications
5 Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences (Graduate) 医学与健康科学学院（研究生）
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 7 overall · 6.5 each section TOEFL iBT 100 overall · 22 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.2+/4.0 or equivalent; higher for competitive tracks Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree with prerequisite coursework
Admissions tests Clinical registration or interview may apply
6 Faculty of Social Sciences & Law (Graduate) 社会科学与法学院（研究生）
↗ Faculty page Language IELTS 7 overall · 6.5 each section TOEFL iBT 100 overall · 22 each section
Academic GPA GPA 3.3+/4.0 or strong upper-second equivalent Prior degree Relevant bachelor degree with prerequisite coursework
Graduate requirements are faculty- and programme-specific; official programme pages remain the source of truth.
Admitted cases
MSc/MA Arts & Humanities (Graduate) · 2025 accepted GPA 3.72 IELTS 7 Prior degree University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill peer institution
MSc/MA Science (Graduate) · 2024 accepted GPA 3.55 TOEFL iBT 99 Prior degree University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill peer institution
MSc/MA Engineering (Graduate) · 2025 accepted GPA 3.64 IELTS 7 Prior degree University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill peer institution
MSc/MA Business School · 2024 accepted GPA 3.72 TOEFL iBT 101 Prior degree University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill peer institution
MSc/MA Medicine & Health Sciences (Graduate) · 2025 accepted GPA 3.55 IELTS 7 Prior degree University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill peer institution
PhD Social Sciences & Law (Graduate) · 2024 accepted GPA 3.64 TOEFL iBT 103 Prior degree University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill peer institution Research fit, supervisor match or funded project strengthened the application.
Cases are self-reported and may not reflect typical admits. Always defer to official requirements.
Sources Last verified: 2026-05-19
