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Asheville Is Your Classroom. At UNC Asheville, you’ll find a university that believes in you and a city that inspires you. Asheville is one of the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Places to Live in the U.S. (2022–23), Yelp’s #1 Foodie City in the U.S. (2022), and Livability’s #19 Top 100 Best Places to Live in America (2022).
Welcome to Asheville’s University. As North Carolina’s designated public liberal arts and sciences university, UNC Asheville transforms lives through education by offering students an intellectually rigorous education that builds critical thinking and workforce skills to last a lifetime.
The University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNC Asheville, UNCA, or simply Asheville) is a public liberal arts university in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. UNC Asheville is the designated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system.
Take the Next Step. UNC Asheville brings new life to traditional disciplines, offering innovative majors and programs that respond to new challenges.
The University of North Carolina Asheville is where you can achieve your dreams—and discover new passions along the way. Apply today: your future awaits. Follow our step-by-step application guide to start your journey at UNC Asheville for a hands-on, inspiring, and personalized education.
Visit. Experiencing UNC Asheville in person or virtually is the best way to get to know us, so we encourage you to explore our campus as many times as you can. Come for a tour or Open House, take a virtual tour, or connect with an Admissions Counselor.
We are still accepting applications for Fall 2023. UNC Asheville offers a distinct experience for original minds. We dare to break down conventions, overcome obstacles, and expand horizons. UNC Asheville’s education is affordable, adaptive, and endlessly relevant.
