About how many international students study at Carolina?
More than 1,100 students from countries around the world studied at UNC-Chapel Hill last year. About 150 of these students were undergraduates. International students find a welcoming atmosphere and are very involved in all types of activities on campus. Carolina strongly values the contributions that international students bring to the cultural and intellectual climate of the University. TOP What factors make a competitive candidate for admission as an international student? Each year we receive more than 900 applications for admission from international students. Admission is highly competitive. We consider a student’s academic background as the most important factor when determining who will receive admission offers. Students should be enrolled in a curriculum that normally leads to a university education. For example, students applying from British system schools are typically preparing for A-levels, those applying from the French system are preparing for the Baccalaureat, and thos
