University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Overview

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) is a public research university located in Charlotte, North Carolina. As part of the University of North Carolina System, it is the third-largest university in the system, with over 31,000 students enrolled as of 2024. The university is recognized for its strong emphasis on research and doctoral education, classified as an "R1: Very High Research Activity" institution.

UNC Charlotte offers a wide range of academic programs, including 171 majors leading to 79 bachelor's degrees, 66 master's programs, and 24 doctoral programs. The university operates two campuses: the Main Campus spans about 1,000 acres and the Center City Campus is located in Uptown Charlotte. The institution provides educational services such as online learning and career development opportunities, promoting interdisciplinary research to address regional challenges. A diverse student body includes many first-generation college students, and the majority of students receive financial aid, highlighting the university's commitment to accessibility and community engagement.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 704-687-8622
• Website: charlotte.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/unc-charlotte

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Research ecosystem
• Research impact
• Research in health sciences
• Graduate education
• Public policy
• Research-driven initiatives
• Research strategy and development
• Research in cybersecurity
• Higher education access
• Research in data science
• Innovation
• Research grants
• Educational excellence
• Research and innovation
• Community engagement
• Research in digital transformation
• Research in public-private partnerships
• Community outreach
• Applied research
• Diversity
• Workforce development
• Research facilities and infrastructure
• Technology transfer
• Affordable education
• Innovation hubs
• Community development
• Regional economic impact
• Higher education leadership
• Research in regional development
• Diverse student body
• Research productivity
• Urban campus
• Research partnerships
• Research in economic growth
• Research in social impact
• Research in smart cities
• Research administration
• Graduate programs
• Technology and innovation
• Research in energy
• Graduate research
• Research centers
• Partnerships with industry
• Student success
• Urban research
• Research in sustainability
• Research in applied sciences
• Public service
• Research in community health
• Doctoral programs
• Research environment
• Research outputs

Technologies Used

• Act-On
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Amadesa
• Apache
• Apple Pay
• Bing Ads
• Bootstrap Framework
• Canvas by Instructure
• Cedexis Radar
• Cloudinary
• CrazyEgg
• Cvent
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• DreamHost SSL
• Drupal
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• FullStory
• Gmail
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Custom Search
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Maps
• Google Tag Manager
• Google translate API
• Google translate widget
• Hotjar
• JQuery 1.11.1
• JQuery 2.1.1
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• Mailchimp Mandrill
• Mapbox
• MessageGears
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Multilingual
• New Relic
• Nginx
• Optimizely
• Ruby On Rails
• Segment.io
• Stripe
• The Trade Desk
• Typekit
• UltiPro
• Undertone
• Varnish
• Vimeo
• Wistia
• WordPress.org
• YouTube
• comScore
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• University of North Carolina System