The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 1946. The 49ers compete in Conference USA at the Division I level. UNC Charlotte is the fastest-growing university in the UNC System and is known for its strong programs in engineering, business, computing, education, and health sciences. The university is deeply connected to the Charlotte metropolitan area — the second-largest banking center in the United States — and benefits from extensive partnerships with the regional business community. UNC Charlotte emphasizes applied r…