INTERNATIONAL
2026-2027
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY OREGON’S URBAN PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSIT Y
THE CITY IS YOUR CLASSROOM, YOUR LABORATORY, YOUR CREATIVE INSPIRATION, AND YOUR HOME.
PORTLAND CONNECT TO THE POWER OF
BEST COLLEGE IN PORTLAND Ranked the #1 college in Portland, Oregon.
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
BEST CITIES FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Ranked in the top 20 best cities in the nation for young professionals.
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YOUR PIPELINE TO POR
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PORTLAND
OREGON
OUR URBAN CAMPUS CONNECTS YOU WITH THE CITY — FUELING TRANSFORMATION, INNOVATION, AND GROWTH FOR EVERYONE. At PSU, you’re in the middle of it all. Our downtown location means you’re steps from real career connections, cool internships, and hands-on learning that can totally shift your path. You can hit up the Portland Art Museum, catch a soccer match at Providence Park, bike the waterfront, or check out the city’s music and nightlife scene. Craving lunch? Portland’s legendary food carts are right outside your classroom. Downtown Portland is full of personality—quirky, creative, and unapologetically anything but ordinary. From pop-up art shows to indie shops to impromptu performances, there’s always something unexpected around the corner. It’s a city that celebrates individuality, and you’ll feel that energy everywhere. It’s all happening here— and you’re part of it.
PORTLAND, OREGON
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YOU BELONG HERE At PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY,
we celebrate your heritage and your uniqueness and create safe, welcoming spaces throughout campus, from the classroom to our cultural centers.
TOTAL STUDENTS
61
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED AMONG PSU’S INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Top Countries: India, Japan, Kuwait, Vietnam & China)
COLLEGE IN OREGON NICHE
ONE OF THE BEST COLLEGE LOCATIONS IN THE NATION Ranked the #33 best college location in America.
NICHE
20 51%
FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS
LIGHT-RAIL & BUS LINES NEAR CAMPUS
18:1
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
TOP COLLEGE IN THE NATION FOR F-1 CAREER OUTCOMES Ranked the #26 college in the United States for F-1 student career outcomes.
FROGHIRE
ABOUT PSU
19,687 MOST#1DIVERSE
STUDENT LIFE LIKE NO OTHER
175
CLUBS & STUDENT GROUPS
13
CULTURAL & RESOURCE CENTERS
15
NCAA DIV. 1 SPORTS TEAMS
STUDENT LIFE
MEN: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field
CULTURAL & RESOURCE CENTERS Disability Resource Center DREAMer Resource Center La Casa Latina Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian Student Center Multicultural Student Center Native American Student & Community Center Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center Pan-African Commons Queer Resource Center Resource Center for Students with Children Transfer Center Veterans Resource Center Women's Resource Center
WOMEN: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball
LIVE ON CAMPUS, IN THE HEART OF THE CITY. pdx.edu/housing
Live in downtown Portland with unique access to all our city has to offer at an affordable price. All units are fully furnished including a private bathroom and shower. Electric, water, gas, and wi-fi are included. •
First Years live on first year-only floors in Broadway Hall and Ondine Hall.
• Transfer and continuing students can live in any of our residence halls, with a variety of options to fit your needs. •
Honors students have the option to live in Stephen Epler Hall, home to the Honors living-learning community.
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First year students who live more than 25 miles away from campus at the time of application, are under 20 years old on the first day of the term, and who enroll in eight or more credits, are required to live in a PSU residence hall during their first academic year (fall, winter, and spring terms).
DINING OPTIONS
When you sign your housing contract, you’ll also select a meal plan that fits your lifestyle. Our flexible plans give you access to Victor’s Dining Center (our all-you-care-to-eat dining hall) and a variety of other convenient on-campus dining spots, including cafés and grab-and-go kiosks.
Double: $743/month $2,230/term Single: $1,153/month $3,460/term
BROADWAY & EPLER Double: $962/month $2,885/term
Includes Kitchenette
Single: $1,435/month $4,305/term
ST. HELENS Double Studio: $1,005/month $3,015/term Single Studio: $1,580/month $4,740/term
MEAL PLAN
NUMBER OF MEALS
DINING DOLLARS
TERM RATE
All Access
19 per week
$50 per term
$1,945
15
15 per week
$100 per term
$1,945
10
10 per week
$300 per term
$1,745
120
120 per term
$250 per term
$1,695
Economy
10 per week
None
$1,445
HOUSING
ONDINE
REAL-WORLD RE NO MATTER YOUR MAJOR, PSU HELPS GET YOU ACCESS TO THE EXPERIENCES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONNECTIONS TO PAVE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PATH.
Our alumni go on to save lives in local hospitals and improve public health. They get jobs designing for Nike and adidas and innovating at Intel. They perform on Broadway and change health outcomes at OHSU. They launch independent businesses, break new ground in politics, and work behind-the-scenes in professional sports.
TOP EMPLOYERS ADIDAS AMAZON APPLE CITY OF PORTLAND COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR DAIMLER TRUCK GOOGLE INTEL KAISER PERMANENTE MICROSOFT MULTNOMAH COUNTY NIKE OHSU PROVIDENCE HEALTH
OUR GRADUATES
EADY
MAJORS pdx.edu/academic-programs
& MINORS
We offer more than 200 majors, minors, and certificates. Plus an urban honors college that pairs well with any major.
Anthropology m Applied Health & Fitness Applied Linguistics m Architecture m Art & Design Art History m Art Practice m Artificial Intelligence m Arts & Letters Biochemistry Biology m Black Studies m Business m • Accounting m • Advertising m • Business Analytics • Finance • Global Supply Chain Management • Human Resources Management • Management & Leadership • Marketing Chemistry m Chicanx/Latinx Studies m Child, Youth & Family Studies m Communication m Community, Urban Studies & Planning m Computer Science m Creative Writing Criminology & Criminal Justice m Cultural History of the Arts Data Science Earth Science Economics m
MAJORS & MINORS
STUDENTS
Economics: Business Economics Economics: Quantitative Economics Education • Elementary Education m • Pre-Education Bilingual Teacher Pathway* • Pre-Education Secondary (Middle & High School)* • Pre-Education Special Education* • Special Education m Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering m • Environmental Engineering m
• Mechanical Engineering English m Environmental Science m Environmental Studies Film m Geography m Geology m Global Studies m Graphic Design m History m Human Services Indigenous Nations & Native American Studies m International Development Studies Judaic Studies m Liberal Studies Linguistics & Computer Science Mathematics m
Music m Music Education Philosophy m Physics m Political Science m Pre-Health: • Chiropractic Medicine* • Dentistry* • Medicine* • Naturopathic Medicine* • Nursing* • Occupational Therapy* • Optometry* • Pharmacy* • Physical Therapy* • Physician Assistant* • Veterinary Medicine* Pre-Law* Psychology m Public Health Studies • Community Health Promotion m • Health Services Administration • Healthy Aging m • Indigenous Health • Pre-Clinical Health Sciences • School Health Education Science Sexuality, Gender & Queer Studies m Social Justice & the Arts Social Science Social Work Sociology m Sonic Arts & Music Production
Speech & Hearing Sciences Theater Arts m Urban & Public Affairs Women’s Studies m World Languages: French m World Languages: German m World Languages: Japanese m World Languages: Russian m World Languages: Spanish m Major is also available as a minor * Pre-professional program m
HONORS COLLEGE
honorsadmission@pdx.edu At our urban honors college, you’ll dig deep into important issues, join a close-knit community of highly motivated students and dedicated faculty, and experience an exceptional urban education.
TO APPLY
Complete the PSU application, Common Application, or Coalition Application and the Honors College supplemental essay questions. pdx.edu/apply-to-honors For priority consideration for Honors scholarships, apply by January 1.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS pdx.edu/apply
Submit your application via the PSU Application, Common Application or Coalition Application and pay the $60 (USD) application fee.
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Submit academic records from all schools where you’ve taken classes. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment. Submit evidence of English language proficiency. Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS First Year 2.5 or higher high school grade point average (GPA) on the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
Transfer Students with 30 or more transferable quarter credits (20 semester credits) earned after high school graduation are considered transfer students at PSU. 2.25 cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale. If you are transferring from a U.S. institution of higher education: complete WR121 or equivalent with a grade of C- or better.
IGCSE & A LEVELS
TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00 SAT Code: 4610
IGCSE or GCSE with at least 5 ordinary subject exams with score of 5 or higher.
ONCE YOU COMPLETE THE STEPS ABOVE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED FOR ADMISSION.
MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS
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Submit documents to obtain your visa. Most international students who wish to study fulltime in the U.S. must apply for either an F-1 or J-1 (student) visa through a U.S. embassy or consulate. If you are currently in the U.S. and studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa you will transfer your SEVIS record from your current U.S. school to PSU. If you submit financial documentation with your other application materials it will greatly reduce the processing time of your I-20 issuance.
IMPORTANT DATES We accept applications for each term on a rolling admissions basis. Some programs require an additional application for admission or to enroll in upper division coursework. All dates listed are for fall term start. The PSU Application is open for fall 2027.
JANUARY 1 Honors College scholarship priority deadline JUNE 15 On-campus housing contract guaranteed placement deadline
AUGUST 1 First year application deadline Honors College application deadline SEPTEMBER 1 Transfer application deadline
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, or DET with minimum required official score achieved within the last two years. SAT is not required for admission, but can be used to prove English proficiency. Students who completed the TOEFL before January 2026 visit pdx.edu/admissions/international for specific requirements.
TOEFL
IELTS ACADEMIC
Minimum Overall 4.0; Minimum subscore 3.5 in reading and writing
6.0 overall; minimum 6.0 in reading and writing
DET (DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST) 110 or above
SAT 560 or above in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section
To meet PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirement, PSU also accepts a transferable associate degree from a U.S. institution with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and 8 credits of college-level writing—including the equivalent of WR 121 and an additional higher-level college writing course.
IBDP 30 GUARANTEE
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) students who earn 30 or more diploma points upon graduation are guaranteed the following benefits: direct admission to PSU, $10,000 annual merit scholarship for four years, one year of advanced university credit and sophomore status, and waiver of standardized English proficiency test scores.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
HOW TO APPLY
WHAT IT COSTS TO ATTEND
PORTLAND STATE As Oregon’s most affordable public research university, we give you an excellent education at a reasonable cost, helping you graduate with as little debt as possible.
COST OF ATTENDANCE TUITION
$25,632
FEES & HEALTH INSURANCE
$5,775
LIVING EXPENSES
$20,406
TOTAL
$51,813
This is an estimate using an average number of 12 credits per term and includes mandatory fees that cover services such as access to the Health Center and Recreation Center. Amounts are based on 2026-2027 costs.
COST & SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS All admitted international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of up to $10,000 per year. International students can also apply for PSU Scholarships through the PSU General Scholarship Application.
INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
HONORS COLLEGE LAURELS SCHOLARSHIP
AWARD AMOUNT Up to $10,000 per year
AWARD AMOUNT Up to $3,000 per year
ELIGIBILITY Scholarship amounts are calculated based on student’s academic performance.
ELIGIBILITY Admission to the PSU Honors College for fall term, must apply by January 1.
APPLY
pdx.edu/apply admissions@pdx.edu 503-725-3511 or 800-547-8887
VISIT
pdx.edu/visit campusvisits@pdx.edu
HONORS
pdx.edu/honors honorsadmission@pdx.edu
Need help with your application? Contact your admissions counselor. pdx.edu/admissions-counselors
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