University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Reviews

  • 205 Reviews
  • Chapel Hill (NC)
  • Annual Tuition: $37,550
95% of 205 students said this degree improved their career prospects
98% of 205 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/31/2016
  • Degree: Chemistry
"I learned a lot and got to do a lot of very interesting research. There are so many resources, nice facilities, lots of state-of-the-art scientific instruments, people open to collaboration. Your experience as a grad student in a science depends mostly on your advisor and your lab group. Some advisors (including my own) are extremely demanding and unreasonable and have zero management/leadership skills. They can be a nightmare to work for, and a lot of students find it difficult to cope; it is like this at any top university though."
Ben Vadala-Roth
  • Reviewed: 12/16/2015
  • Degree: Mathematics
"UNC Applied Math is a good time, a very good time."
Katherine Tait
  • Reviewed: 12/15/2015
  • Degree: Sociology
"Overall, the Sociology program at UNC-Chapel Hill is strong due to its focus on professionalization of graduate students through emphases on research, publications and teaching. The program is funded for the academic year, and while it is not funded as highly as some other programs (several comparable top programs offer higher stipends and summer funding), it is still great to be able to attend a program offering funding. The level of competition among students is healthy, although the extent to which students are available for peer support seems variable and highly segmented by cohort, partially because the workloads and stress levels among students are typically very high. While the program seems to recruit a diverse group of applicants, it seems that those who have accepted in recent years are less diverse - not only in terms of race, ethnicity and nationality, but also in terms of age - many of the graduate students currently are white, from the U.S., and have continued into graduate school directly out of undergraduate, so there are fewer mature students having had professional (or life) experience prior to the program. This is not to say that there is no diversity, but compared to what could be found at similar top programs, it does seem more homogeneous than one would expect in this field. Faculty are accessible and supportive, though teaching quality is also highly variable. I imagine this program is similar to others at top research universities when it comes to having its own strengths, challenges and flaws, and as with any program, students will get out of it what they put into it. Students who are prepared and invest their time and effort will be well-trained and have good professional prospects."
Sayak Bhattacharyya
  • Reviewed: 12/14/2015
  • Degree: Business
"Small college town feel, good quality of education and student life. Only negative I would say is the Career Management Center - but it has improved somewhat for the Class of 2017."
Mary Hammond
  • Reviewed: 12/14/2015
  • Degree: Communications
"My department has a great graduate student community. Chapel Hill and neighboring Carrboro and Durham offer affordable living and sufficient opportunities for social activities and night life. The political climate seems to be getting more inflammatory, but that is to be expected at such a liberal university in the middle of a very conservative Southern state. There is almost no travel funding for graduate students."
Chloe Zachary
  • Reviewed: 12/14/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"The clinical psychology program is fully funded and very strong. The work is rigorous but the support of the staff and faculty is immense! The surround area is fantastic and very affordable."
Haley Burhans
  • Reviewed: 12/1/2015
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is beginning a new curriculum that pushes students to immerse in their pharmacy career beginning in their PY1 year. As a school it is working towards being the leaders of the future of pharmacy, providing many opportunities for students to express new ideas and exemplify innovation. While the curriculum is new and is suffering from a few glitches, the overall education is a unique one that will provide advantages in the future as a pharmacist in 2019."
Daniel Kokotajlo
  • Reviewed: 12/1/2015
  • Degree: Philosophy
"UNC-CH isn't a top-ranked program, but it consistently performs better than its rank would suggest. The people here are friendly and collaborative. They make you take more classes than most programs, which can be a good or bad thing depending on your background. The surrounding area is lovely but it isn't exactly a big city. Overall, I highly recommend."
Meng-Jung Lin
  • Reviewed: 11/30/2015
  • Degree: Sociology
"The Sociology PhD program at UNC-Chapel Hill provides intensive training and resources for students to explore their interests and pursue their academic goals. Also, the learning environment is perfect! Chapel hill is a rural town with quiet surroundings. Therefore, students can study without distractions. However, as one of the top programs in the country, the workload and the competition are tough here. Students also need to work hard to fulfill the requirement."
Kayla Peck
  • Reviewed: 11/30/2015
  • Degree: Biology
"Pros: Accessibility of faculty, collaborative environment, campus-wide expertise. Cons: Not well-funded, lack of a structure to the graduate student education/social integration/research program."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 11/30/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"UNC is a great value school with a fantastic climate and lots of intramural and cultural activities. I'd highly recommend this school for anyone looking for a well rounded liberal arts education."
Reika.ruian
  • Reviewed: 11/30/2015
  • Degree: Cultural Studies
"A great school with many opportunities, but no one will hold your hand. It is up to you to choose classes that are challenging, engage with professors, find opportunities on and off campus that will enrich your life and your resume. Great community feeling and school pride!"
Samer Khuri
  • Reviewed: 11/21/2015
  • Degree: Business
"We have a great school and community here at UNC, but there are some administrative issues that have left me scratching my head. The hiring and retention of good administrators seems to be a weakness around here."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 11/9/2015
  • Degree: Fitness Trainer
"I was overwhelmed at first by the size, however I quickly fell in love with the campus/atmosphere and meeting someone new each day. Learning from professors and my classmates was a one of a kind experience."
Joe
  • Reviewed: 11/9/2015
  • Degree: Communications
"I have mixed feelings about UNC - Chapel Hill. I had to transfer there for financial reasons, and because of that, I did not have the full Chapel Hill experience. So I felt like I missed out on a lot. This, along with the large size of the school, made me feel lonely during my time there. Also, I felt like they could do more for transfer students, since many transfer students I knew felt the same way. Regarding course load, it felt too large to handle at times, especially in my senior year, but if you find someone to help you out such as people in academic counseling, it becomes more doable. Regarding students, I felt that many people there were toxic individuals, yet that's more or less normal considering the large school size. Also, I felt that many of the students are stressed out due to the course load which could explain why many have toxic attitudes. Regarding professors and instructors, I will admit that some of them were condescending and probably crazy. Yet most of them knew how to communicate their material effectively, and some of them were very friendly and helpful."
Joe
  • Reviewed: 11/9/2015
  • Degree: History
"It was an high-quality, affordable public education from a regionally competitive university. Beautiful campus and great location to go to school."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 11/3/2015
  • Degree: Biology
"I loved the academic atmosphere. There are constant activities, and the campus is gorgeous. I only wish that there wasn't such a strong culture around the sports."
leksig
  • Reviewed: 11/3/2015
  • Degree: Political Science
"I absolutely loved Carolina! Unlimited recourses, great people, ambitious staff. Be ready to work hard and compete with the top of the top!"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/26/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"When I started school, a college degree was completely relevant and likely to help me become employed at a higher level. This is no longer true. Seriously consider your investment in ANY college, be reasonably sure you have a career path which requires a college education, and consider delaying or attending a community college before attending university."
SS
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"College was one of the most important phases of my life in determining who I wanted to be. I took classes that challenged both my academic side and the world views I had shaped so far. I loved every minute of it."