Application Deadline
Fall 2025 admission deadline is Jan. 14, 2025.
Application deadline for financial support
Limited funding through merit-based awards is available from The Graduate School. To be considered for this funding, applicants should finalize their applications by Jan. 14, 2025.
Application process
The application process for doctoral programs is administered through the Graduate School through an online admission application through which all application materials are submitted.
Applicants are responsible for monitoring their application status and ensuring that their application — including the application fee, letters of recommendation, transcripts — is complete by the application deadline.
Your application will be reviewed after the complete application is submitted and the application fee is received. By applying to UNC-Chapel Hill, consent is granted to university staff to obtain any additional or missing information as needed, including campus safety information.
Each offer of admission is specific for the term stated in the admission letter. If you do not register for classes, you must apply again in a subsequent semester. Contact the admissions office for questions about deferrals of admission offers.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants who want to earn their superintendent’s license must have a current NC principal’s license before admission into the program. Applicants who do not wish to obtain a superintendent’s license can apply for the degree by completing a licensure waiver form.
- School of Education online application
- Application fee (non-refundable $95)
- Master’s degree in education or related field
- Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended
- Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant’s immediate or most recent supervisor
- Statement of purpose (1,000-1,500 words)
- Resume/CV
- Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (International students only, must be valid within last 2 years)