Academic excellence is the cornerstone of UNC Pembroke graduate education. Graduate students acquire the intellectual and professional skills necessary to make them competitive in the job market and productive members of our local, regional, national, and global community. Whether you are just starting out or have experience in the field, internships, fieldwork, study abroad, and practicum opportunities are a great way to further your knowledge, expose you to your field, and provide you with skills that can enhance your resume. 

Our faculty and staff are some of the best you’ll find anywhere. With 91 percent of our graduate faculty holding a doctorate degree in their field, our faculty are an incredibly knowledgeable group of teaching professionals and are truly willing go the extra mile to make sure their students are successful. Classes aren’t held in massive auditoriums, allowing students to find the personal attention they need to truly build on and master the concepts that are key to their success.

We offer a range of degree options, with a great deal of flexibility that allows students to choose from face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online programs. Many of our programs have flexible enrollment dates: classes are offered year-round with session start dates available in the spring, summer, and fall. With new degree and certificate programs added every year, you will surely find the right path of study.

For over a century, UNC Pembroke has remained true to the principle of providing first-class education at an affordable price. Our tuition and fees are priced to accommodate most budgets without compromising educational quality. U.S. News and World Report has repeatedly called UNCP one of the most affordable universities in America. 

UNC Pembroke calls the town of Pembroke, N.C., home. It’s a welcoming community that cares about you and ultimately wants to help you meet your goals in life. That sentiment is echoed by our own students, faculty and an administration that wakes up every morning striving to achieve success. You’ll have all the support you need to thrive at UNC Pembroke.

UNC Pembroke has a vibrant and diverse campus, and it truly shows in the opportunities available to our students. We have more than 90 student organizations and a student body made up of a wide range of cultures and ethnicities. Add those traits to our strong performing arts community and competitive NCAA Division II Athletics programs, and UNC Pembroke students end up with robust campus experience that is unique to Pembroke. Where else can you play kickball with faculty and staff or cheer on the basketball team while sitting next to the chancellor?