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.
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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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Two alumni married outside Joyner Library, celebrating their story that began on campus more than 50 years ago.
An ECU dance alumna shares a veterans dance program with students and the broader community through a new documentary and accessible practice.
Two Brody School of Medicine alumni head up public health policy, emergency preparedness in the Detroit Public Health Department.
ECU’s final 2025-26 Voyages of Discovery speaker shared his message on how dogs can help us build a friendlier future.
David Womack received the Trustees Award for Distinction at the February ECU Board of Trustees meeting.
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ECU at a glance
Take a quick, by-the-numbers look at our university.
26,000+
students
425+
student organizations
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university
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