Look beyond the university name
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges. It is classified among "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production."
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 30,448 |
| Faculty & staff | 4,173 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 42,489 |
| Total citations | 1,834,895 |
| Chancellor | Sharon Gaber |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Academics UNC Charlotte is classified among "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production" The 2025 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranked the university's undergraduate program 152nd overall among national universities, Forbes placed the university at 225 from among 500 nationwide. Murrey Atkins Library entrance on UNC Charlotte's main campus (left) and the Belk Tower (middle), which was torn down in 2016 Academic rankings National Forbes 225 from 500 U.S. News & World Report 143 (tie) Washington Monthly 140 from 438 Global THE 601-800 U.S. News & World Report 714 (tie) Program rankings USNWR Rank Engineering (undergraduate) 137 Social Mobility 63 Education (online Masters) 23 Curriculum & Instruction (online Masters) 17 Instructional Media (online Masters) 13 Special Education (online Masters) 10 Best Online Bachelors 4 Engineering (online Masters) 62 Nursing (online Masters) 37 Nursing Education (online Masters) 11 Part-Time MBA 69 Education-Masters 76 Engineering-Masters 152 Nursing-Masters 95 Nursing-Doctorate 110 Biological Sciences 175 Clinical Psychology 88 Computer Science 99 Healthcare Management 43 Mathematics 115 Nursing-Anesthesia 36 Physics 122 Public Affairs 49 Local Government Management 22 Public Health 70 Social Work 72 Statistics 70 Colleges and programs The university offers 171 majors that lead to 79 baccalaureate ( bachelor's degree ) degrees, 66 master's degree programs, and 24 doctoral programs. Fifteen degree and certificate programs are offered via distance education, from 25% to 100% online. The university is divided into ten colleges: College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences - academic disciplines including the humanities , social sciences , and environmental sciences Klein College of Science - focusing on mathematics and natural sciences College of Arts + Architecture - fine and performing arts (art, theater, dance, and music), as well as the School of Architecture, which is housed within the college Cato College of Education - the school of education College of Health and Human Services - social work , kinesiology , and athletic training; also contains the School of Nursing and programs like public health and health administration. William States Lee College of Engineering - engineering college with undergraduate and graduate programs in the following: civil and environmental engineering, mechanical engineering and engineering science, electrical and computer engineering, systems engineering and engineering management, construction management, and engineering technology College of Computing and Informatics - computer science , computer programming , health informatics , and bioinformatics ; as of April 2021, the College of Computing and Informatics is the largest computing college in North Carolina — and the number 1 producer of computer science graduates in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Teacher Education and Leadership Studies, Behavioral and Psychological Studies, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies, Information and Cyber Security, Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
According to OpenAlex, University of North Carolina at Charlotte has 42,489 indexed research works with 1,834,895 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Zbigniew Michalewicz — 22,797 citations
- Richard G. Tedeschi — 16,473 citations
- Lawrence G. Calhoun — 16,473 citations
- Monika Bihan — 12,261 citations
- Jessica Ann Schlueter — 4,688 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
The current Chancellor is Sharon Gaber.
Sharon Gaber is an American urban planning scholar, currently serving as the 5th chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte since July 2020.
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Campus & student life
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Official website: https://www.charlotte.edu ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of North Carolina at Charlotte founded?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte was founded in 1946.
How many students attend?
Approximately 30,448 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the chancellor?
Sharon Gaber.