This is UNC Asheville
What if you started where exploration and innovation meet?
Discover What's Next
At the heart of undergraduate research and hands-on learning. At the center for curiosity and collaboration. Here at UNC Asheville, you never have to ask “What if?” Instead, you ask “What's next?”
What if you started where exploration and innovation meet?
UNC Asheville is your launch pad, where curiosity becomes research, interests turn into real-life experiences, and ideas lead to innovation. It’s a place to perform, create, design, and analyze, fueling inspiration for all that life offers. Whether you come knowing your future or discover it here, UNC Asheville supports your journey.
Encounter the liberal arts and sciences in a dynamically shifting, radically evolving world through UNC Asheville’s 60+ academic programs.
Hone your skills, make connections, and discover new passions. The classroom is just the beginning.
Real-World Impact
At UNC Asheville, your education is an investment that pays off. Hands-on faculty, real-world labs, and a culture of mentorship turn ambitious students into career-ready professionals. Whether your passion is wiring a mechatronics system, analyzing atmospheric patterns, mapping the stars, building a business, or understanding the human mind, UNC Asheville gives you the tools, the mentors, and the momentum to turn that passion into a paycheck and a purpose.
Clear Skies Ahead
The Next Generation of Meteorologists Is Already at Work at UNC Asheville.
Rooted in Research
UNC Asheville Student Mick Williams Works to Restore a Lost Appalachian Staple.
Beyond the Lab (SmartSOD)
Meet the laser-powered instrument and the students using it to study everything from soil biodiversity to deadly pathogens.
Student Success Story: Phoebe Carnes
How UNC Asheville biology student Phoebe Carnes is advancing wildlife research through dual projects in the field.
Q&A: Student Fieldwork
How 3 UNCA Students' Fieldwork Is Advancing the Sciences & Supporting Communities in Western NC.
MAHEC
MAHEC Internship Prepares UNC Asheville Students for Careers in Medicine
UNC Asheville McCullough Fellow Lights the Way Toward a Greener Future
Senior Chemistry Student Adam Wold Powers Meaningful Change in Sustainability Research
Asheville is Your Classroom
Besides excellent liberal arts and sciences education and an uplifting learning community, at UNC Asheville, you’ll find a university that believes in you and a city that inspires you.
- 2025’s Nicest Place in America – Reader’s Digest
- #8 Best Colleges in North Carolina
- #11 Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina
- #16 Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
We work hard on campus so we can play hard beyond it in mountains and theaters, forests and festivals, rivers and restaurants — wherever your adventures lead you.
All About Asheville
UNC Asheville fosters a strong sense of community, with 46% of undergraduates living on campus. Enjoy residence halls, apartment-style living, diverse dining options, and active student organizations. Explore recreation areas, historic Asheville, and the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our Mission and Values
UNC Asheville equips the next generation of leaders and community members to think critically, express creative ideas, explore leading-edge research, and engage with those around them. To achieve these goals, we base our liberal arts and sciences education around small, collaborative classes that center on high-impact experiential learning.
Explore Academics
Hone your skills in 60+ academic programs that empower you to pursue dynamic research and rewarding careers. Our low student-faculty ratio (16:1) and foundation in hands-on learning allows you to thrive with mentorship and focused teaching that supports your academic success.
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Your next ambition starts at UNC Asheville! Connect with our admission staff to schedule a campus visit or information session, ask questions about your application, and learn more about the enrollment process.
