study abroad

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Sep 17, 2025

Celebrate 20 Years of the NC State European Center in Prague

Since it opened in 2005, more than 3,500 students have studied abroad at the NC State European Center in Prague. To showcase the center’s transformative impact on the Wolfpack community over the past two decades, the university is hosting a series of events throughout the fall semester on the main campus in Raleigh. The celebration will…

A group of students pose in front of a European cityscape with snowy mountains showing the background.

Aug 25, 2025

Grow Into Global Leadership

The Global Leadership Minor sends NC State students to live and learn in Europe, giving them leadership skills and a growth mindset that sets them apart.

Nov 30, 2023

New Open Doors Data Confirm Growth in NC State Global Learning

NC State excels globally: 5,281 international students, top UNC system, 1,088 in diverse study abroad, $700k scholarships for transformative experiences.

A group of students and faculty pose in front of a cityscape in Prague

Sep 13, 2023

A Champion of Learning by Doing

Holly Hurlburt helps students familiarize themselves with NC State’s campus — and the wider world around them.

A red banner marks the Global Courtyard on campus.

Nov 9, 2021

The Pack Empowers a Global Perspective

On Nov. 8, NC State dedicated the Global Courtyard, a gathering space for international-focused events and students. The courtyard is emblematic of the university’s commitment to global engagement — and an international community.

A male student marks his hometown on a map of the world as a female student looks on.

Jun 1, 2021

Finding Your Wolfpack: Global Engagement

No matter where they come from or where they’re headed, students support each other — and themselves — through global engagement.

Students pose high above the city of London in a glass observation pod.

Oct 7, 2020

Eye of the Storm

An eight-week study-abroad program on global leadership gave a group of NC State students a front-row seat to corporate decision-making as Europe grappled with economic uncertainties and an emerging pandemic.

May 11, 2017

Path Forward for Prague

The NC State European Center in Prague is the university’s only permanent international facility that welcomes both students and faculty alike. Learn more about the expansion and efforts to better serve the entire university community at home and abroad.

Apr 13, 2017

Study Abroad Launches Student Gateway

Students planning to travel for university-affiliated activities outside the country are now required to register in advance via an international travel gateway. The new site will help NC State provide timely emergency response and other support services if necessary.

Mar 29, 2017

Kids’ Wildlife Preferences Differ from Island to Mainland

NC State research with children from the Bahamas and North Carolina helps us understand the next generation's priorities for wildlife conservation.

Dec 11, 2014

Grant Enhances U.S.-France Exchange

NC State wins one of four grants designed to aid scholarship, language education and study-abroad programs with France.

Oct 2, 2014

Study Abroad Fair Oct. 3

Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend the Study Abroad Fair to learn about the many study abroad options available at NC State.

Jun 5, 2014

Grant Enhances Study Abroad

NC State scores a $25,000 grant from the federal government to enhance study abroad experiences for students. The funding comes through President Obama's 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative.

May 29, 2014

NC State to Boost Study Abroad

The university pledges to increase participation in study abroad programs by 50 percent over the next five years, joining a national effort to enhance global opportunities for all students.

Mar 25, 2014

An American Wolfpack in London

MBA students hit the streets of swinging London to track down the next big thing. Discover the art and science of trendspotting.