Academics at ECU
Immerse yourself in a vibrant and academically rigorous community built around twelve colleges and schools, including eight that offer undergraduate degree programs.
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Still deciding on a major? Explore degrees offered at ECU.
Chart your course
With more than 170 degree options, ECU offers opportunities for every interest. Apply now to claim your treasure.
Elite Research Institution
ECU is an R1 research institution, a designation given to the top research universities in the U.S.
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Kevin Williamson ’87, an award-winning writer and producer, will deliver ECU’s spring commencement address May 8.
ECU’s annual Research and Creative Achievement Week highlights how research and creative activities equip students for workforce preparedness.
The ECU dental school’s Sonríe Clinic provided oral health care for 80 members of the Hispanic community last month.
ECU’s fourth-year medical students learned where they will complete their residencies.
ECU faculty who inspire and engage students were honored at the 2026 University Teaching Awards.
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ECU at a glance
Take a quick, by-the-numbers look at our university.
26,000+
students
425+
student organizations
R1
university
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McGinnis Theatre
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