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North Carolina State University

Location

Centennial Campus, Raleigh United States

Ranking

# 311QS World University Rankings

About North Carolina State University

NC State was founded in 1887 with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity. Today we are a preeminent research enterprise that excels in science, technology, engineering, math, design, the humanities and social sciences, textiles and veterinary medicine. Our 2,137-acre campus is located in Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina.NC State students, faculty and staff take problems in hand and work with industry, government and nonprofit partners to solve them. Our 36,000-plus high-performing students apply what they learn in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures they leave here ready to lead the workforce, confident in the knowledge that NC State consistently rates as one of the best values in higher education. Our 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Together, they forge powerful partnerships with government, industry, nonprofits and academia to remake our world for the better.

About North Carolina State University

NC State was founded in 1887 with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity. Today we are a preeminent research enterprise that excels in science, technology, engineering, math, design, the humanities and social sciences, textiles and veterinary medicine. Our 2,137-acre campus is located in Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina.NC State students, faculty and staff take problems in hand and work with industry, government and nonprofit partners to solve them. Our 36,000-plus high-performing students apply what they learn in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures they leave here ready to lead the workforce, confident in the knowledge that NC State consistently rates as one of the best values in higher education. Our 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Together, they forge powerful partnerships with government, industry, nonprofits and academia to remake our world for the better.

University information

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Rankings & Ratings

North Carolina State University is one of the top public universities in Raleigh, United States. It is ranked #311 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #291
  • 2014
    #=304
  • 2015
    #=388
  • 2016
    #=309
  • 2017
    #277
  • 2018
    #263
  • 2019
    #=279
  • 2020
    #285
  • 2021
    #295
  • 2022
    #=300
  • 2023
    #=312
  • 2024
    #274
  • 2025
    #311

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #291
  • 2014
    #=304
  • 2015
    #=388
  • 2016
    #=309
  • 2017
    #277
  • 2018
    #263
  • 2019
    #=279
  • 2020
    #285
  • 2021
    #295
  • 2022
    #=300
  • 2023
    #=312
  • 2024
    #274
  • 2025
    #311

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