University of North Carolina, Wilmington (UNCW)

For students willing to dive in intellectually, the University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a perfect environment for learning and living, one that is dynamic, demanding and engaging. Approximately three-fourths of freshmen surveyed said UNCW was their first choice.

Watson School of Education classroom At UNCW, passionate and engaged teaching, learning and research matter. Students consistently praise the quality of their interactions with faculty and express satisfaction with their overall educational experience. The faculty culture emphasizes teaching and mentoring, incorporating research as an important component of the undergraduate learning experience and a service to the state. International experiences are encouraged through study abroad programs and language and culture studies on campus.

UNCW offers bachelor’s degrees in 52 majors, 35 master’s degrees, a Ph.D. in marine biology, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership. For the eleventh year, UNCW is among the top 10 public master’s universities in the South by U.S.News & World Report. The 2009 ranking was sixth. Among both public and private institutions in the South, UNCW is 14th out of 121 institutions. U.S. News also placed UNCW fifth on its first-ever list of "up-and-coming" master's universities in the South.

Whether you are a Southeastern North Carolina native or brand new to our area, the University of North Carolina Wilmington welcomes you to our beautiful, dynamic campus. UNCW offers a wealth of classes, lectures, camps, and events guaranteed to pique your curiosity regardless of your age or interests.

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