North Carolina State University (Nôrth Kærəˈlaɪnə steɪt ˌjuːnɪˈvɜrsəti) is a public research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The name of the university is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to accurately represent the pronunciation of each syllable. The letter "R" is pronounced with a slight roll, as in many American English dialects. The stress falls on the first syllable of "Carolina" and the second syllable of "university". The word "State" is pronounced as a single syllable.
North Carolina State University (NCSU) is a public research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Established in 1887 as a land-grant college, it has since evolved into a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields.
NCSU is known for its commitment to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, while also offering programs in the arts, humanities, business, and agriculture. With over 30,000 students and a faculty of renowned scholars, NCSU is recognized internationally for its cutting-edge research and innovation.
The university consists of several colleges, including the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Sciences, College of Education, College of Design, and the Poole College of Management, among others. NCSU offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and over 100 master's and doctoral programs.
NCSU's campus spans over 2,000 acres and is home to state-of-the-art facilities, research centers, libraries, museums, and athletic stadiums. The university is also renowned for its strong athletics program, with its teams, known as the Wolfpack, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
North Carolina State University strives to foster an inclusive and diverse community, providing students with a rich and transformative educational experience. It seeks to empower its students with knowledge, critical thinking skills, and leadership abilities, preparing them to become impactful contributors to society and make a positive difference in their fields.