The largest leading academic institution in the US is North Carolina State University - Raleigh. The University of North Carolina in Raleigh began its activity in 1887 under the name of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts. Later it was renamed to the modern name.

The educational institution is considered one of the best in its country and occupies an honorary 61 place. Among international institutions, it is also popular and is included in the top 5% of the world's best institutions. The University of North Carolina in Raleigh also holds a high position in the rating lists for the quality of education. This is facilitated by a large number of foreign specialists hired by the institution for eductation of students. Among the areas that are in great demand, we can distinguish:

The university is proud of its famous graduates. Among them: Rodrigo Avila Aviles (politician, participant in the Civil War) and Tony Kevin Stewart (Indologist, historian). Employers around the world have a great interest in the graduates of the institution.