Raleigh, N.C.
We’re located in a thriving hub for culture and tech in our state: Raleigh, North Carolina.
It’s known as the City of Oaks, and you’ll see how easy it is to grow roots here. Raleigh is nationally recognized as a top destination for both students and young professionals, so you can expect an amazing college experience — and a promising future after graduation.


Our hometown. Your new home.
Welcome to one of the fastest-growing cities in America. A vibrant hot spot within the southeastern United States, Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and the perfect home for ÐÔÊÀ½ç´«Ã½â€™s Wolfpack.
Here, you’ll taste a little of everything that makes life sweet. Live and study on a beautiful campus surrounded by acres of lush parks. Enjoy a bustling downtown that’s just minutes away. And reap the benefits of being in a major metropolitan area brimming with professional opportunities.
#1 Best-Performing Large Metro
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#2 Top Innovation Hub in the South
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#5 Best College Town in America
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Say goodbye to boring weekends. In Raleigh, there’s always something new to explore — from hot new restaurants to award-winning museums to major music festivals and sporting events.




Want to adventure farther? Our central location puts Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Appalachian Mountains both within reach for a day trip. And we’re served by Raleigh-Durham International Airport, so you’re a quick flight away from major travel destinations across the country and around the world.
#3 Best Place for Business and Careers
Forbes ranked Raleigh among the best places in the nation to begin your career.
Excel in a High-Tech Hotbed
With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a renowned destination for high-technology enterprise.
The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new ÐÔÊÀ½ç´«Ã½ graduates. And there are more than 70 major companies, agencies and nonprofits located on our own Centennial Campus, offering internships and on-the-job experience just a walk or a bus ride from your classes.
No matter what’s next for you, you’ll find a world of opportunity here in the heart of North Carolina.
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