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North Carolina State University at Raleigh

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, NCSU, or simply “State” inside of North Carolina, the University is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution.

The North Carolina General Assembly founded the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, now NC State, on March 7, 1887, as a land-grant college. Today, NC State has an enrollment of more than 33,000 students, making it the largest university in North Carolina. While NC State has historical strengths in agriculture, design, engineering and textiles, it offers 115 bachelor’s degrees. The Center for Student Leadership, Ethics, & Public Service is the university’s premiere center dedicated to developing cultured students. The graduate school offers more than 100 areas of study leading to 169 master’s, 69 doctoral degrees, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for North Carolina residents are among the lowest in the nation. Fellowships andassistantships are also available to help defray the expense of graduate school. Applicants for these positions should correspond directly with the department of major interest. All financial aid recipients are selected on merit-based competition with other applicants. However, most fellowships are restricted to U.S. citizens and require Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

Tuition Remission:

Non-resident graduate students awarded assistantships or fellowships may be eligible for tuition remission comparable to the in-state rate. To be eligible, non-residents must

have a graduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or be enrolling at NC State as a graduate student for the first time;
hold a teaching assistantship, a research assistantship and/or a fellowship;
receive a total stipend from all sources of at least $666.67 per month; and
be registered for an appropriate course load and making satisfactory progress toward the degree (as determined by the Director of Graduate Programs in the student’s department).

For more information about tuition remission, please contact your department.

Orientation and Computer Fees:

First-year graduate students are charged an orientation fee of $15. All graduate students enrolled in the College of Engineering are charged a computer fee of $45/semester, regardless of hours carried. This fee provides access to the Eos Engineering Computing Network. In summer, graduate students who are not enrolled in summer school but are preregistered for the fall semester will continue to have computing privileges all summer at no charge. If enrolled in a summer term, the Eos fee is $15.

Financial Aid:

Applicants may request financial aid on the application for admission; there is not a separate financial aid request form. Those who plan to request financial aid are encouraged to submit complete applications well in advance of the admission deadlines.

For more information about financial aid, please contact:

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Box 7302
2016 Harris Hall
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7302

Schools and Colleges of North Carolina State University at Raleigh

At NC State, we produce more than graduates—we combine the theoretical with the practical to create innovators and leaders of tomorrow. With 12 colleges representing all major academic disciplines, a student population of more than 31,000 and nearly 2,000 faculty, NC State is the largest university in North Carolina. It is also a global center of learning for some of the most important emerging technologies and new sciences now shaping the future of our world – including nanotechnology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering and computer science. Our expertise in these groundbreaking areas is backed by historic strengths inagriculture, engineering, forestry, wood and paper science, textiles,veterinary medicine and design.

We also provide a high-quality education in the humanities and social sciences, education, life sciences, management, mathematics, natural resources and all the physical sciences. The breadth of our academic excellence is reflected in the strength of the NC State University library system, , which receives up to 14,000 visits a day from students and faculty using the 4.3 million volumes in its five libraries.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh News

Ancient Giant Turtle Fossil Revealed - Thu, 17 May 2012
Picture a turtle the size of a Smart car, with a shell large enough to double as a kiddie pool. Paleontologists from North Carolina State University have found just such a specimen – the fossilized remains of a 60-million-year-old South American giant that lived in what is now Colombia. The turtle in question is Carbonemys [...]

U.S., Great Britain Share Risk Factors For Child Behavior Problems - Wed, 16 May 2012
New research from North Carolina State University shows that the United States and Great Britain share common risk factors that increase the likelihood of behavioral problems in children – and that Britain’s broader social welfare programs don’t appear to mitigate those risks. The researchers – from NC State, California State University Northridge and the University [...]

Getting in Tune: Researchers Solve Tuning Problem For Wireless Power Transfer Systems - Tue, 15 May 2012
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new way to fine-tune wireless power transfer (WPT) receivers, making the systems more efficient and functional. WPT systems hold promise for charging electric vehicles, electronic devices and other technologies. Researchers have shown that it is possible to transmit power wirelessly by using magnetic resonance. Even minor [...]

Research Opens Doors To UV Disinfection Using LED Technology - Mon, 14 May 2012
Research from North Carolina State University will allow the development of energy-efficient LED devices that use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. The technology has a wide array of applications ranging from drinking-water treatment to sterilizing surgical tools. “UV treatment utilizing LEDs would be more cost-effective, energy efficient and longer [...]

Researchers Use Light to Switch On Gene Expression - Thu, 10 May 2012
Imagine being able to control genetic expression by flipping a light switch. Researchers at North Carolina State University are using light-activated molecules to turn gene expression on and off. Their method enables greater precision when studying gene function, and could lead to targeted therapies for diseases like cancer. Triplex-forming oligonucleotides (TFOs) are commonly used molecules [...]

Model Forecasts Long-Term Impacts Of Forest Land-Use Decisions - Thu, 10 May 2012
The drive to develop crops for use in biofuels is raising questions about how to use forest land. A new computer model developed at North Carolina State University offers the most detailed insight yet into predicting how these new land uses might impact the environment – and may also help us understand how the forest [...]

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 12 - Wed, 09 May 2012
North Carolina State University will confer more than 5,200 degrees on graduating students during its spring commencement exercise, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in the PNC Arena in Raleigh. Media coverage is invited. Philip Rivers, quarterback for the San Diego Chargers and NC State alumnus, will deliver the commencement address. Chancellor Randy Woodson will [...]

North Carolina State University Selects Park Scholars - Wed, 09 May 2012
North Carolina State University has selected 45 Park Scholars for fall 2012. Winners were selected from a pool of nearly 1,500 highly qualified applicants. Biographies and photos of the Class of 2016 Park Scholars can be accessed on the Web. The Park Scholarships program brings exceptional students to NC State based on outstanding accomplishments and potential [...]

White House Honors NC State Student’s Efforts to Make STEM Accessible to Disabled - Mon, 07 May 2012
President Barack Obama recognized North Carolina State University student Sina Bahram as one of 14 “Champions of Change” at a White House ceremony May 7, honoring those who have made significant efforts to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) more accessible to people with disabilities. Bahram, who earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from [...]

NC State, SKEMA Offer Graduate Curriculum in Global Luxury Management - Thu, 03 May 2012
A new one-year, dual-degree graduate study option developed jointly by North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management and SKEMA Business School is designed to prepare the next generation of managers for the growing global luxury goods and services market. SKEMA is a French business school with a number of campuses worldwide – including in Raleigh, N.C., and [...]