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University of North Carolina Wilmington Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

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#356 in USA

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University of North Carolina Wilmington Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(17 courses)
INR 19 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 100 & Above, TOEFL: 79 - 80, GRE, GMAT
B.E. / B.Tech(6 courses)
INR 18 L - 21 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo: 90 - 95, TOEFL: 71 & Above
MBA/PGDM(5 courses)
INR 21 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration12-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 100 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above
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Q:   What is UNCW known for?
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University of North Carolina Wilmington is known for consistently ranking among the top public universities in the region & for offering an program in Marine Biology, that is considered among the best in the world as per rankings given by an unofficial source.

It is also known for possessing cutting-edge research technology, & a supportive student environment that welcomes individuals from across the globe.

Q:   Which has better chances of admission: University of North Carolina Wilmington or University of Tennessee?
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University of North Carolina Wilmington acceptance rate stands at 74%, making it somewhat selective at admitting students to its courses.

However, it is still relatively easier to secure admissions at than University of Tennessee whose acceptance rate of 23.7% makes it nearly three times as tough to secure admissions at than UNC Wilmington.

Q:   What is tuition fee for MBA at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
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UNCW MBA tuition fee is INR 20.63 L for 18 month duration.

Students must also take into additional cost associated with living as part of student accommodation in and around UNCW campus.

Estimated cost of accommodation at UNCW is INR 8.25 L.

Check table below for detailed cost of living breakdown for graduate international students at UNCW-

Full-Time Enrolment

PG students

Fees

INR 2.41 L

Housing

INR 8.24 L

Meals

INR 4.16 L

Books/Supplies

INR 48.6 K

Transportation

INR 1.77 L

Loan Orientation Fee

INR 12.6 K

Personal

INR 1.3 L

Health Insurance

INR 2 L

Total

INR 20.5 L

Q:   What is the annual cost of studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
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The annual cost of studies at UNCW varies as per the choice of the course & the type of the accommodation a student opts for.

The estimated cost of attendance for UG degree international students is around INR 40.8 L, while the same figure for PG degree students is around INR 39.94 L.

This includes all the costs associated with studies & living as part of the University of North Carolina in Wilmington.

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Q:   What is the global rank of UNC Wilmington?
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UNC Wilmington attains a global university rank #763 as per Global University Rankings, rolled out by Shiksha.

On a national-level, UNCW ranks #251, while its courses also perform reasonably as part of the latest Shiksha course-specific rankings, as seen below:

Course

Shiksha Popularity Ranking

MS

#247

MIM

#182

Others PG

#198

BBA

#234

Business & Management Studies

#225

Q:   What is the rank of University of North Carolina Wilmington?
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UNC Wilmington ranks just outside the top 250 colleges & universities in USA, securing a rank #251 as part of the latest country-level rankings given by Shiksha.

Further, on a global level, the institute attains the rank: #763 among all higher educational institutes ranked globally by Shiksha as part of its the latest Global University Rankings.

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Answered 7 months ago

The UNCW campus is known to have a fun nightlife, with parties on weekends, & offers the perfect opportunity to hang out with friends & fellow peers.

Further, alcohol free events are also available as part of the UNCWEEKENDS activity that includes BINGO night, Catching Up with the Crafts, Midnight Bo

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Answered 7 months ago

UNC Wilmington & UNC Charlotte are both part of the University of North Carolina institutional network. The table below gives a better look at how each institute compares with each other based on some key parameters:

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UNC Wilmington

UNC Charlotte

Location

601 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA

 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA

Acceptance Rate

74%

80%

Popular Courses & Streams

Business Administration,

Biology, Accounting,

Criminology

Business Management,

Computer Science,

Biological & Biomedical Science

Tuition Fees (UG)

INR 17.0 L-INR 20.6 L

INR 14.7 L-INR 19.1 L

Tuition Fees (PG)

INR 18.4 L-INR 25.05 L

INR 11.3 L-INR 37.1 L

Shiksha Popularity Ranking

#251

#170

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Answered 7 months ago

The UNCW Global Student Ambassador Scholarship carries a financial reward worth USD 2,000 (INR 1.7 L), & aims to reward international students who are willing to take on the responsibilities that come with being a Global Student Ambassador of the UNC Wilmington.

The Ambassador is a student representa

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Answered 7 months ago

UNCW is known for offering 55 UG & 35 PG degree courses, to go along with four doctoral courses.

Among them, its postrgraduate degree course in Marine Biology remains its most popular course, ranking highly as part of course-specific rankings given by some popular university ranking publications.

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Answered 7 months ago

Duke University, based in Durham, North Carolina is considered the #1 university in the region, as per the latest rankings of the top colleges & universities in North Carolina, USA, given by Shiksha.

Duke, not part of the Ivy League, is considered among the best higher educational institutes in the c

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