Opened first in 1946, the university was one of the many opened just after World War II to meet the growing demands of education that arose with the war and the technology the war brought. A proud display of Charlotte — and its morals — the University of North Carolina in Charlotte is a beautiful display of the city itself, its proud people, and its traditional ideals. Whether you are considering going to the University of North Carolina, or would just like to enjoy all the wonderful beauty that Charlotte has to offer, there's almost always something going on at UNC.