NCState University is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, about halfway down the East Coast of the United States. Since 1887, we’ve strived to offer world-class teaching and research. Today, we’re ranked in the top 1% of universities on the planet.
NCState is a land-grant institution, which means we have a duty to open the doors of education for everyone. We’re a Research 1 university, recognized worldwide for our big ideas and bigger impact. And we’re a public university — one that believes in community, equity, sharing what we learn and serving the greater good.
Top 1% of Universities Worldwide
NCState is among the best globally, says the Center for World University Rankings.
#2 Public College in North Carolina
According to Money magazine, we’re one of the smartest investments around.
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At NCState, you get all the opportunities and resources you’d expect from the largest university in North Carolina —without sacrificing the attention and care of a smaller school. And we’re consistently ranked as one of the best-value colleges in the country.
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Education for Everyone
NCState excels in science, technology, engineering and math. We’re also at the forefront of teaching and research in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine.
This is a comprehensive research university, consisting of 12 colleges and 68 departments, and we’re open to lifelong learners from all around the world.
Academics
Bright Ideas, Brought to Life
NCState is a vibrant hub for discovery, innovation and partnership. We help talented people join forces to tackle the challenges facing our world. It’s what we were built to do.
Our award-winning Centennial Campus is one of the premier public-private research parks in North America. And NCState is one of just a handful of universities ranked in the top 15 for both undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine —making us the No. 4 entrepreneurship program in the Southeast in 2023.
INNOVAtiON
200+ Startups and Spinoffs
NCState research creates new companies, products, services and jobs.
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One Wolfpack
Above all, NCState is a place that cherishes people and their potential.
As a public university, we’re committed to the pursuit and application of knowledge for everyone’s benefit. Together, we work to improve our communities — big and small, global and local — through teaching, research and outreach.
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Celebrating Transformation
After more than 14 years as NCState’s chancellor, Randy Woodson has announced his intention to retire. Join us as we recognize his living legacy of leadership and service, celebrate the transformation he helped to create, and look to the future.
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