The Western Carolina University was established in 1889 and is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is a constituent campus of the University of Carolina system. The university has an enrolment of approximately 8,665 students and it offers bachelors and masters degrees in various fields of arts, engineering, computer and information systems, interior design, accounting, education, safety studies, medical studies and science. The university also offers a post-masters certificate and a doctors degree in educational leadership and administration.