International Applicants - Full-Time MBA - UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

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International Applicants

For a quick summary of the admissions process, international candidates can:

The UNC Kenan-Flagler staff works hard to make your transition to the MBA program smooth.

  • We help you with everything, starting with your student visa.
  • We host a special International Student Orientation immediately prior to the main Orientation Program.
  • We offer Analytic Skills Workshops in June and July to help you refine your quantitative skills in the months prior to the start of the MBA Program in August.

Scholarships and Loans

Merit fellowships are awarded, on average, to 25% of our students. These awards are given to both international and U.S. students.

UNC provides international students with loan options, one of which does not require a U.S. co-signer. Please review the International Student Loan Options site for further details.

Student Visa International Student and Scholar Services

The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) is your resource for all student visa issues and questions. They issue the I-20 and DS-2019 forms (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 and J-1 Student Status) to all eligible incoming international students.

Amanda Mills, our MBA International Student Adviser, can assist you with your immigration status throughout your academic program. She is located in the McColl Building at Kenan-Flagler Business School. You can e-mail her at .

In order to obtain a visa:

  • Internationals students are required by United States federal regulations to certify that they have sufficient funds to cover expenses at UNC for the entire length of their studies.
  • All international students are required to complete the MBA Financial Certificate. For details please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on this website.
  • Once completed, mail the Financial Certificate to:
    UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
    MBA Admission Office Attn: Sharon Moore
    CB# 3490, McColl Building; Room 2114
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490 USA

Analytic Skills Workshop

The ASW summer program is a chance for you to participate in a business school classroom with your American classmates. In addition to getting a practice run at some of the core courses you'll take as a student, you'll hear idiomatic English and ease into the MBA experience at a more relaxed pace. You will have the opportunity to meet the Career Management Team and get prepared early for the job search and interview process. Arriving early gives you a chance to establish yourself, find a place to live, and get to know Chapel Hill and your new surroundings. It is a great way to start making new friends and forming a network of colleagues prior to the start of classes..

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