Portland State University

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   The short answer

   Portland State University is a public research university in Portland, Oregon, and it suits students who want a large-city setting in the United States with bachelor’s study options. It also fits applicants looking for an institution classified as R2, with high research activity.

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   What you can study

   The university offers 19 bachelor’s degree programmes across subjects including Accounting, African American Studies, Agriculture, American Indian Studies, Applied Gerontology, Applied Physics, Art, Biology, Birth to Kindergarten, Broadcasting, Business Administration, and Chemistry. The programme range is broad enough for students interested in business, sciences, arts, education, and interdisciplinary study.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply for a bachelor’s degree and check the university’s official admissions website for entry requirements, required documents, English language expectations, deadlines, and any country-specific instructions. The university website is http://www.ee.pdx.edu/; confirm the current application process and any visa-related guidance there.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending in Portland, so plan for city-based expenses as well as tuition.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it before applying. For a move from abroad, check admission documents, visa steps, housing options, health insurance requirements, and whether your intended programme is available at bachelor’s level.

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   How it compares

   Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Portland State University stands out as one of two public universities in Oregon located in a large city. That makes it a practical choice for students who want a public university with urban access rather than a smaller-town campus setting.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.