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Why Uncc ?
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Choosing the right university can be
a challenging decision to make. Your university education will profoundly
affect your life. As such “higher education” may well be one of the best
investments you will ever make.
Let us help you make an informed
decision. Below are some of the reasons why UNC Charlotte is a top choice for
students around the world.
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Research and Reputation
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In a national study, UNC Charlotte
ranked first in the number of business start-ups for every $10 million of
research and development funding. UNC Charlotte ranked second in the number of
patent applications, third in patents issued and fifth in licenses executed.
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UNC Charlotte is located adjacent to the Research
Triangle Park (RTP), the largest research park in the world.
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UNC Charlotte maintains a very close relationship
with companies and industries in the Charlotte region. Companies such as Bank
of America, Wachovia Bank, IBM, Duke Energy generously support UNC Charlotte's
programs.
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The University of North Carolina system, established
in 1793, is the oldest and amongst the most reputed public university systems
in the USA.
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Campus and Facilities
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UNC Charlotte is a beautiful, contemporary, spacious,
1,000-acre campus 10 miles from downtown Charlotte, North Carolina.
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UNC Charlotte’s accomplished members of the faculty
are nationally competitive and recruited from across the world.
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UNC Charlotte represents students from all 50 US
states and 80 countries. UNC Charlotte enthusiastically welcomes students from
around the world!
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UNC Charlotte’s library, with 1.3 million volumes, is
the largest library in North Carolina.
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UNC Charlotte is dedicated to providing the latest
technology. Its state-of-the-art facilities ensure that students receive the
best hands-on learning facilities available.
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UNC Charlotte boasts more than 60,000 living alumni
and adds 3,000 to 3,500 new alumni each year.
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Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
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Second largest banking center in the US, ranked only
behind New York City. (Charlotte controls more than $1 trillion in assets)
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One of the "10 Best Places to Live" by Money
magazine.
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More than 320 foreign owned businesses are located in
the Charlotte area. 286 Fortune 500 firms are represented in Charlotte.
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#1 in foreign business growth in the USA according to
Site Selection Magazine.
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5th largest urban region in the USA.
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6th largest trading area in the USA.
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Largest city between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta,
Georgia. 26th largest city in the USA.
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Known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, numerous
parks, golf courses and lakes.
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A unique blend of new and traditional, conservative
and innovative.
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With the excitement of a cosmopolitan city and the
ease of Southern charm, Charlotte presents a unique atmosphere where big city
style meets down-home appeal.
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Mild and sunny climate. Just a three-hour drive east
to the Carolina beaches or west to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.
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International Airport. Direct flights from numerous
destinations in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
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Office of International Student Admissions
