North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University, also known as NC State, is the largest four-year public college in the state. Students can choose from more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. NC State is ranked #6 best value among public universities nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and consistently ranks as having the best engineering and entrepreneurship programs in the country.

NC State University boasts the largest international student population in North Carolina, home to over 6,000 international students from 129 different countries. Multiple support offices assist international students throughout their entire academic career, from admissions and visa processing, to academic and sponsored student support, to on-going immigration advice and post-graduate employment.

Our campus is located in the heart of the state’s capital, Raleigh, a city continuously ranked on national “best” lists for jobs, food, growth and affordability. As a Research I university, NC State is a key part of the Research Triangle region, which is home to industry leaders such as Apple, Bayer, Cisco, IBM, GlaxoSmithKline and Lenovo. With attractive career opportunities and a flourishing community, there is no better place to start your future than NC State.