North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University study abroad programs open the world to more than 1,800 Wolfpack students every year, making NC State one of the most globally engaged public research universities in the United States. Through the Study Abroad Office, undergraduates and graduates can choose from 70-plus countries and more than 60 faculty-led “Pack Abroad” courses designed to keep every major—especially engineering, agriculture and the other STEM fields—on track for graduation. Semester and year-long exchanges, summer research placements, industry internships and field studies on all seven continents ensure that no academic or personal goal is out of reach.

Flexibility is matched by affordability. A single scholarship application unlocks access to 20-plus awards worth more than $1 million annually, with typical grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 and need-based aid traveling with you. Detailed program budgets, funding workshops and peer mentors help students plan confidently, while outside opportunities such as Gilman and Boren scholarships add additional layers of support.

From the first advising session to the moment credits post to your transcript, NC State Study Abroad delivers end-to-end service: one-on-one advising, pre-departure orientations, 24/7 international emergency coverage and a robust suite of identity-based resources that have earned campus-wide awards for access and inclusion. Whether you want to map coral reefs in the Bahamas, analyze supply chains in Singapore or perfect your Spanish in Valencia, “study abroad at NC State” transforms global curiosity into career-ready experience—so you return to Raleigh ready to Think and Do on a world stage.

Study Abroad with North Carolina State University