International 3+2 Programs
The NC State Graduate School extends a warm welcome to students from our international 3+2 partner institutions. The 3+2 programs allow students to begin a master’s degree at NC State University while completing their undergraduate degree requirements.
Program Description
3+2 programs are transfer articulations that allow students to begin a master’s degree program at NC State while simultaneously completing their undergraduate degree requirements at their home institution.
Students typically complete 3 years of undergraduate study at their home institution, and then transfer to NC State in their 4th year to complete their chosen graduate degree program.
3+2 programs are established through institutional agreements for specific NC State Master’s degree programs.
Standard Program Structure
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
| 1st Semester | Under- Graduate | Under- Graduate | Under- Graduate | GTI Semester** | Masters |
| 2nd Semester | Under- Graduate | Under- Graduate | Under- Graduate* | Masters | Masters |
*Students apply for the specified Master’s degree program one semester before it begins, typically in March if the student will enroll in August
**By the end of the first semester at NC State, 3+2 students must have completed all required work for their Bachelor’s degree program, including any thesis defense or capstone project.
Participating Partner Institutions and Programs
Contact Us
- Prospective students may contact the Director of the Graduate Program they are interested in pursuing.
- For general information about graduate studies at NC State, please contact Caity Gampp, crgampp@ncsu.edu, International Admissions and Recruiting Manager.
- For more information about the Global Training Initiative and the 3+2 students’ first semester at NC State, visit this website