The three tier-1 research universities in the Triangle have always been a major competitive advantage for our region. They produce bright graduates and brilliant innovations that fuel our economy. Each of our major universities and many of the state’s community colleges work closely with the military on a wide range of initiatives.
North Carolina State University
- 31,000+ students (8,000 in engineering)
- $325 Million in annual research expenditures
- Home to Centennial Campus with more than 130 industry and government partners
- University strengths include: Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture and Life Sciences
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
- 29,000 students
- $716 million in total research grants and contracts awarded in 2009
- University strengths include: Medicine, Computer Science, Business
Duke University
- 13,662 Students (more than half are in graduate or professional studies)
- $878 million in total research grants awarded in FY 2009
- University strengths include: Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science
