NC State University

According to Quacquarelli Symonds World University rankings, North Carolina State University ranking is #272 in 2026. In the previous year, this university ranked at #311 position. Considering the Quacquarelli Symonds ranking of this year, it CA be said that there is a decline in the university's ranking, but, it has still managed to maintain its position among the Top 400 Universities in the world. The highest score that NC State University has received in QS rankings is for international research network with 78.1.

NCSU world ranking in Times Higher Education is #251-300 in 2025. In the previous year's ranking too, this university ranked at the same position. The parameters considered to evaluate these rankings are research quality, industry, research environment, teaching, and international outlook. This university has obtained the highest score in Industry parameter with a 79.5 score.

The UG tuition fee for North Carolina State University is USD 34,961 (Around INR 32 lakh). For one year, North Carolina State University cost for UG out-of-state residents is given below for the academic year 2026-27

North Carolina State University MBA graduates work in varied industries such Technology, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Consulting, etc. The industry-wise placement statistics of this university's MBA graduates are given below: 

NCSU application fees for international students vary for undergraduate and graduate students. The application fees are given below:

• UG: USD 100 (Around INR 8,400)
• PG: USD 85 (Around INR 7,000)

North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. There is always something to do in Raleigh from checking out new restaurants to award-winning museums to major music festivals and sporting events.

• Raleigh is a foodie’s paradise. Students can dig into everything from Southern comfort food to world-class cuisine
• Students can explore some of the premier museums in Southeast
• North Carolina is known for its great temperate weather  

NC State is very well connected with the rest of the world. The closest medium of air travel near NC State Uni is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. It is based only 24 kms away from the uni. One can take a shuttle or taxi to go from the airport to the university or vice-versa. Indian students can contact the Office of International Services for any help with immigration. It helps with visas, travel endorsements, and employment authorization, among other services.

The 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings has placed NC State at #101-110 for turning out the most employable graduates in the world. Recent NC State graduate students have reported an average salary of USD 85,000 in their first job after doing graduation. The average salaries vary as per program, with many reporting starting salaries over USD 100,000.