East Carolina University (ECU) is a public research university in Greenville, North Carolina. It is the third largest university in North Carolina. ECU is known for its academic programs in nursing, business, education, music, theater, and medicine. The university has a medical school and a dental school. ECU is also home to the Brody School of Medicine, which is one of the top medical schools in the country. The university has a diverse student body and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.