There are 12 colleges and universities in the Triangle Area, including NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Duke University. These schools are considered top colleges for academics and research. A list of the colleges and universities as well as links to their websites is included below.

Campbell University (Buies Creek)

Durham Technical Community College (Durham)

Duke University (Durham)

Meredith College (Raleigh)

North Carolina Central University (Durham)

North Carolina State University (Raleigh)

Peace College (Raleigh)

University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)

Wake Technical Community College (Raleigh)