Introduction and Overview

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university located in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, and is a member of the University of North Carolina system. The school offers more than 100 undergraduate, 61 master's and 26 doctoral programs, covering a variety of fields such as art, science, business, education, health, and nursing.

History and Founding Time

The school was founded in 1891 and was originally called the State Normal and Industrial School. It mainly provides education for women and is the first and only public women's university in North Carolina. In 1963, it began to recruit men and was renamed the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

School Strength

Faculty: In the fall of 2019, the school had 1,145 academic staff, including 859 full-time and 286 part-time. The teachers have rich experience and outstanding achievements in teaching and research, providing students with high-quality education and guidance.

Academic achievements: The school has conducted extensive research in many fields and achieved a series of important research results. For example, the research in the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering is in a leading position in the country, and its research results have had an important impact in related fields.

Teaching resources: It has modern teaching facilities and laboratories, such as the Weatherspoon Art Museum, which houses one of the largest collections of modern American art in the United States; there are also libraries, computer laboratories, science laboratories, etc., which provide good conditions for students' learning and research.

Nature of the institution

A public research university affiliated to the University of North Carolina system.

Educational philosophy

The school motto is "Service", which emphasizes service, focuses on cultivating students' sense of social responsibility and service spirit, and encourages students to actively participate in community service and social practice activities. It is committed to providing high-quality education, cultivating students' critical thinking, innovation, communication skills and teamwork spirit, and helping students achieve personal all-round development and growth.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines:

The Student Counseling and Personnel Services major of the School of Education: It enjoys a high reputation nationwide, provides students with professional education and training in counseling and personnel services, and cultivates a large number of outstanding education and consulting professionals.

Nursing major in the College of Health and Human Sciences: The curriculum is comprehensive, focusing on the combination of theory and practice, and has cultivated a large number of excellent nursing talents. Graduates are very competitive in the job market.

Business Administration major in the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business: Through close cooperation with enterprises and practical teaching, students' business management ability and innovative spirit are cultivated, laying a solid foundation for their career development.

Key laboratories and research centers: The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering is one of the earliest such colleges established in the United States. It focuses on the research and education of nanoscience and nanotechnology, has advanced research equipment and laboratories, and provides a good research environment for students and researchers.

Faculty

The school has several colleges and departments, such as the College of Arts and Sciences, the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business, the College of Education, the College of Health and Human Sciences, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the School of Nursing, the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, the Graduate School, the Warren Ashby Residential College, and the Lloyd International Honors College.

Ranking

In the 2022-2023 US News Best Colleges Ranking, the school ranked 219th among national universities, 112th among public schools, and 214th among best value schools.

Cost

In 2022-2023, the school's in-state tuition and fees are $7,468, out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,628, and room and board are $9,686.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​about 266 acres and has a variety of architectural styles and unique landmark buildings, such as the Julius I. Foster Building. There are also restaurants, cafes, bookstores, gyms, etc. on campus, providing convenient living services for students.

Natural Environment: Located in Greensboro, an important city in North Carolina, the city has a pleasant climate and is surrounded by rich natural landscapes and tourism resources, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.

Campus Culture: We focus on creating a strong academic atmosphere and a multicultural environment, and encourage students to participate in various club activities and sports events, such as NCAA Division I sports competitions, to enrich students' extracurricular life and cultivate their teamwork spirit and competitive awareness.