Portland State University

We are Oregon's most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities.Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world.

The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs.

We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.For three years in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Portland State among the nation's top 10 "most innovative" colleges in recognition of our leadership in finding new ways to help students succeed. We are the only Oregon university offering a four-year degree guarantee, a joint School of Public Health with Oregon Health & Science University and four years of free tuition to eligible students.Our graduates go on to invent for Intel, design for Nike, save lives at OHSU, run international corporations and make hit Hollywood movies.

At Portland State, students don’t wait to change the world. Community-based learning forms the backbone of education here, reflecting our deep commitment to community service and intellectual rigor.

PSU’s bachelor’s programs are designed to combine hands-on learning with rigorous classroom work, but we don’t stop there.Our heralded University Studies program values the big picture: well-rounded individuals with strong communication and critical thinking skills and a clear sense of their role in society and humanity. Go deep at Portland State. From teaching to engineering, social work to the arts, our advanced degrees promise a rich experience for passionate individuals. Research from our graduate programs regularly breaks new ground, earning attention nationwide and drawing highly qualified students to more than 70 master’s programs, more than 30 graduate certificate programs, and 18 doctoral programs. At Portland State University, our main goal is your success, whether you're looking to move ahead in your job or start a new career. Our accredited online degree programs feature exceptional faculty and high academic standards. You'll do coursework where and when it's convenient for you, and you'll earn a respected degree.

Our artistic heart lies in four schools: architecture, art and design, film, and music and theatre. More than 125 teaching faculty, staff and instructors collaborate with students and the city’s major arts institutions to energize and enrich the arts community. Portland State’s Maseeh College not only offers students a high-quality education but helps launch careers through collaboration with world-class professors on real-world projects. As the largest academic school at Portland State, CLAS is a hotbed of learning and exploration. From economic sustainability in East Africa and proficiency in Asian languages to workplace dynamics in the U.S. and the art of writing short stories, students learn from a faculty deeply enmeshed in a range of fields.

Our College advances public affairs and policy in the community, region, state and beyond. We prepare leaders in public and nonprofit fields through high quality academic and professional programs that span urban planning, governance and public administration, economics and international and global studies. We create knowledge to inform public policy, stimulate innovation, and assess impact. Join students from around the world in a unique focus on global business, holistic leadership, and sustainable innovation. At Portland. Each year, students at Oregon’s largest and most comprehensive school of education master the skills and develop the tools to teach and counsel others. We are deeply entwined in the work lives of Oregon’s educators and counselors, who rely on the school to advance their careers and further hone their talents.

Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University join forces to offer undergraduate and graduateprograms that meet the evolving public health needs of Oregon and beyond. The School of Social Work is proud to be the only university in Oregon to offer programs in master’s and Ph.D. level social work. Combined with our undergraduate students and our unwavering faculty, our social work community is dedicated to eradicating poverty, fighting for social justice, and empowering all individuals and groups to determine their own destinies. For our most dedicated students, we have the University Honors College. All courses are reading-, writing- and research intensive. They’re also incomparably rewarding. Honors students have the opportunity to live and study among other high-achieving students.

At Portland State University you get the chance to turn ideas into positive action through internships and community projects. Our location in the heart of downtown Portland gives you access to career connections and an unmatched culture scene. Choose from 200+ degree programs at Oregon’s most innovative, diverse and affordable research university.

Portland is anything but a sleepy college town. Attending Portland State drops you in the middle of a powerhouse of a city with a dazzling array of food carts, coffee shops, indie bookstores, and charming neighborhoods — all accessible by foot, bike or streetcar.

Find and explore your passion — be it bouldering in the back country, crewing a dragon boat, or developing leadership skills through our 10 cultural resource centers. You can join one of our 150 student clubs and cheer on one of our 15 NCAA Division I teams.

There's more than one way to be a Viking. Whatever your identity, preference or background, you can make yourself at home at PSU. We are Oregon's most diverse public university, and we work hard to ensure equity and inclusion for all students.