GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT ncsu.edu

Our approaches to internationalization all feed into the educational mission of the institution. It’s a flat world and

our students expect to experience the world. If they don’t have the opportunity

at a university, then where will they?- Chancellor Randy Woodson

“”

For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.

- Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book“ ”

think and do

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top 20

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NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives

and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across

North Carolina and around the world.

student-faculty ratio

colleges representing all major academic fields

budget

in commercialization nationally with over license agreements

NC State graduates are in themost desirable by job recruiters

US patents and

patents worldwide

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university strategic goals

internationalization goals

Enhance local and global engagement through focused strategic partnerships.

The Office of International Affairs supports the university’s overall mission by providing university-level leadership, innovation, and coordination to equip students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve with the global knowledge, cultural understanding, skills, and experience to succeed in the new global economy. Our units work towards integrating global perspectives into all aspects of the university’s mission as well as strengthening NC State’s presence in the world.

provide leadership and central support to enhance global engagement at home and abroad

develop focused strategic partners for enhancing global engagement

enhance student academic success by integrating global perspectives

promote faculty and staff global scholarship and research

increase global extension, engagement, and economic development activities

rankings

39th in web presence27th in Agriculture & Forestry

4th best overall public university value 7th in Industry Research Funding

43rd among top public schools#3 College of Veterinary Medicine

95th among national universities20th in Veterinary Science

112th in Top 500 World Ranking 25th in Graduate Students for Science and Engineering Fields

46th among best value schools

- Ranking Web of World Universities- QS World University Rankings

- Princeton Review - National Science Foundation

-- US News & World Report- US News & World Report

- US News & World Report- QS World University Rankings

- Center for World-Class Universities- National Science Foundation

- US News & World Report

partnerships

consortia

The Office of International Affairs works to develop in-depth partnerships and collabo-rations with leading international institutions throughout the world. We currently have 130 partnerships in more than 44 different countries on six continents.

University Global Partnership Network (UGPN): an association of universities established to promote multi-lateral collaboration across 4 key areas: 1) joint research; 2) academic program devel-opment; 3) student and faculty exchanges; 4) innovation, entrepre-neurship and technology transfer.

Academic Consortium 21 (AC21): an international network com-prised of 19 educational, research, and industrial organizations throughout the world aiming to promote cooperation in education and research between members.

Study Abroad Student Exchange Partnerships: a partnership that provides opportunities for NC State students at the cost of standard NC State tuition rates. NC State students have access to more than 60 active bi-lateral exchange partners , in addition to many more of-ferings available through a consortium agreement with ISEP (Inter-national Student Exchange Programs).

units of the office of international affairs

global training initiative (GTI)

intensive english program (IEP)

office of international services (OIS)

study abroad office (SAO)

The Global Training Inititative provides programming and support for visiting international

students and educational training for international groups.

The Office of International Services provides support and services for international students,

faculty, and staff.

The Intensive English Program is a full-time, noncredit academic English language and culture

training program.

The Study Abroad Office serves students by providing many opportunities to study all over

the world.

ncsu.edu/gti

internationalservices.ncsu.edu

iep.oia.ncsu.edu

studyabroad.ncsu.edu

confucius institute (CI)

japan center

The Confucius Institute enhances cultural understanding and expands knowledge of the

Chinese culture.

The Japan Center works to strengthen North Carolina’s ties with Japan and to provide

resources for those interested in academic, cultural, or economic ties with Japan.

oia.ncsu.edu/confucius

ncsu.edu/ncjapancenter

global health initiative (GHI)

peace corps office

The Global Heath Initiative works to increase campus community activities related to global

health and aims to enhance collaboration in research, education, and engagement.

The Peace Corps Office aims to recruit NC graduates to serve as volunteers and also provides

services for returned Peace Corps volunteers in North Carolina.

oia.ncsu.edu/globalhealth

oia.ncsu.edu/peacecorps

the collegesNC State’s colleges collectively offer more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs

through 65 departments. Our world-leading faculty are at the forefront of interdisciplinary innovation,

and we are the preeminent research enterprise and university of choice for accomplished, high-

performing students from around the world.

college of agriculture & life sciencesThe CALS International Programs Office offers many travel

and work abroad opportunities for students who may be

interested in a study abroad program. The college also

offers the CALS Global Club (CGC) for students interested

in international agriculture and life science issues.

college of designThe College of Design emphasizes the value of study

abroad as a significant [and required] aspect of each

student’s educational experience, notably through the

Prague Institute.

college of educationThe I+DEA office coordinates distance education and the

globalization initiative in the College of Education. Student

educators have opportunities to study abroad or teach

abroad. The college also offers numerous local immersion

programs and welcomes students and scholars from all

over the world.

college of engineeringThe mission of International Programs in Engineering at NC

State is to provide students with international opportunities

to graduate engineers prepared for the global marketplace.

The college offers numerous study abroad programs and

international co-op and internship programs.

The college provides students with opportunities to learn

first-hand how businesses operate in a global marketplace.

There are numerous undergraduate and graduate

international programs that involve studying or working

abroad. Management students can also earn a dual degree

with an international partner institution.

college of humanities & social sciencesThe college provides ten interdisciplinary undergraduate

degree options including African, International, and

Middle East studies. The college also offers a Master’s

of International Studies and more study abroad programs

than any other college at NC State.

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the colleges (cont.)

CNR’s departments and students participate in a multitude

of international ventures. The college highlights the

international work conducted by various departments as

well as study and work abroad experiences for students,

including field work oppportunities.

college of natural resources

college of sciences

college of textiles

college of veterinary medicine

The College of Sciences is home to the physical and

chemical sciences, the mathematical and statistical

sciences, and the biological sciences and the earth-system

sciences. The college’s faculty and students are engaged in

many international programs, collaborations, and research.

The College of Textiles is the leading textile college in

the world and offers students a variety of study abroad

and international experiences to enhance what they are

learning in the classroom. Opportunities such as study

abroad and international undergraduate research give

them insight into a global market.

CVM aims to foster international understanding and be a

partner and leader in education, research, clinical medicine

and community service. The college offers international

courses and travel fellowships.

degrees offeredDegrees offered by major:

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Doctorate Degree / PhD

Accounting

Adult & Community

College Education

Aerospace Engineering

Africana Studies

Agricultural Business Management

Agricultural Education

Agricultural & Environmental

Technology

Agricultural & Resource Economics

Agricultural Science

Agriculture, Undeclared

Agronomy

Agronomic Business

Agronomic Science

Crop Production

Soil Science

Analytics

Animal Science

Anthropology

Applied

Bioarchaeology

Applied Mathematics

Applied Sociology

Architecture

Art & Design

Arts Applications

Film Studies

Music

Theatre

Visual Arts

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Biological & Agricultural Engineering

Biological Engineering

Biological Sciences

Nutrition

Biomedical Engineering

Bioprocessing Science

Business & Marketing Education

Business Management

Finance

Human Resource Management

Information Systems

Marketing

Operations

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Communications

Communication Media

Public & Interpersonal

Public Relations

Communication Rhetoric

& Digital Media

Comparative Biological Sciences

Computer Engineering

Computer Networking

Computer Science

Construction Engineering &

Management

Counselor Education

Creative Writing

Criminology (BA)

Criminology (BS)

Crop Science

Curriculum & Instruction

Design

Economics

Education, Business & Marketing

Education General Studies

Education, Undeclared

Educational Administration &

Supervision

Educational Research & Policy

Analysis

Electrical Engineering

Elementary Education

Engineering, Undeclared

English

Creative Writing

Film

Secondary Teacher Education

Teacher Education Option

World Literature Option

Language, Writing & Rhetoric

Entomology

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Air Quality

Ecology

Economic Policy

Geology

Soil Sciences

Statistics

Watershed Hydrology

Environmental Technology

Extension Education

Fiber & Polymer Science

Financial Mathematics

First Year College

Fisheries & Wildlife Science

Food Science

Forest Management

French Language & Literature

French, Secondary Teacher

Education

Functional Genomics

Genetics

Geology

Graphic Design

Higher Education Administration

History

Social Studies Teacher

Education

Horticulture

General Technology

Landscape Technology

Human Development &

Family Studies

Humanities & Social Sciences,

Undeclared

Immunology

Industrial Design

Industrial Engineering

Furniture Manufacturing

Integrated Mfg. Systems

Engineering

Instructional Technology-Computers

Interdisciplinary Studies

International Economy &

Environment

International Studies

Africa

East and Southeast Asia

Economy and Environment

Europe

International Cultural Studies

International Relations

Latin America

South Asia and Middle East

Landscape Architecture

Leadership in the Public Sector

Liberal Studies

Life Sciences, Undeclared

Management, Undeclared

Marine Sciences

Biological Oceanography

Chemistry

Geology

Meteorology

Physics

Marine, Earth, & Atmospheric

Sciences

Materials Science & Engineering

Mathematics

Mathematics Education

Mechanical Engineering

Meteorology

Microbial Biotechnology

Microbiology

Middle Grades Education

Language Arts & Social Studies

Mathematics & Science

Natural Resources

Economics & Management

Ecosystem Assessment

Marine & Coastal Resources

Policy & Administration

Soil Resources

Soil & Water Systems

Natural Resources, Undeclared

Nuclear Engineering

Nutrition Science

Operations Research

Paper Science & Engineering

Parks, Recreation,

& Tourism Management

Park & Natural Resource

Management

Program Management

Tourism and Commercial

Recreation

Philosophy

Philosophy of Law

Philosophy - Logic,

Representation &

Reasoning

Physical & Mathematical

Sciences, Undeclared

Physics

Physiology

Plant Biology

Plant Pathology

Political Science

American Politics

International Politics

Law & Justice

Public Policy

Social Studies Teacher

Education

Polymer & Color Chemistry

Poultry Science

Professional Golf Management

Psychology

Public Administration

Public History

Religious Studies

School Administration

Science Education

Science Education - Middle Grades

Science, Technology & Society

Social Studies, Teacher Option

Social Work

Sociology

Social Studies Teacher

Education

Soil Science

Spanish Language & Literature

Spanish, Secondary Teacher

Education

Special Education

Specialized Veterinary Medicine

Sports Management

Statistics

Technical Communication

Technology Education

Textile & Apparel Management

Brand Management &

Marketing

Fashion Development &

Product Management

Supply Chain Management

Textile Chemistry

Textile Engineering

Textile Technology

Textiles, Undeclared

Toxicology

Training & Development

Turfgrass Science

Veterinary Public Health

Women’s & Gender Studies

Wood Products

Wood & Paper Science

Zoology

NC State is a recipient of the 2014 Senator Paul Simon Award for Cam-pus Internationalization, an honor presented by NAFSA: The Association

of International Educators. The award recognizes universities that are making significant, well-planned, well-executed, and well-documented progress toward comprehensive internationalization - especially those

using innovative and creative approaches.

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locally responsive.globally engaged.

50 1000 people have participated.training programs in which more than

Since 2008, the Global Training Initiative has conducted

450,000 15,000 people have studied Chinese language.

participants to Chinese culture and more than

Since 2007, the Confucius Institute has

exposed more than

1sttop 40in North Carolina and

in the nation.

We are a statewide leader in international student enrollment:

10% of the total student population are international students.

400

60different countries.

study abroad programs in

NC State has more than

20%of all NC State students will

study abroad before they graduate.

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