Amplify Your Potential
From engineering to architecture to graphic design, learn to do more, create more, and become more at PSU.
Experience the transformative power of an urban education. Find out about Oregon's most innovative research university.
Innovative Design
"PSU's peer reviews definitely increased my thought process and my confidence in giving presentations."
Engineering in the Field
"I’m getting really great experience that I can take to job interviews and say, “I have this experience; this is why I’m a great candidate."
Entrepreneurship in Action
"I learned how to create a pitch and a presentation. That's unique to branding and through this class I really learned a lot about how to present and address a client."
Only in Portland.
Only at PSU.
This is where you turn your hopes into reality. Your city into your classroom. Your professors into your advocates. Your degree into a rewarding career – lifting yourself and others along the way.
Learn lessons you’ll never forget. Gain confidence you’ll never lose. And choose from 200+ degree programs at Oregon’s most affordable public research university. You can do it at Portland State University.
Make it Possible at PSU
Choose from 200+ Academic Programs
When you are part of a place that gives you the experience, connections, support and skills to succeed, your potential is magnified. At Portland State University you’ll connect with top employers and gain practical real-world experience right here in Portland, a global hub for social entrepreneurship.
Our graduates go on to invent for Intel, save lives at Oregon Health & Science University, launch innovative design companies, improve communities through political, environmental and international initiatives and make hit Hollywood movies.
At PSU, you’ll be inspired by those around you and inspire others to reimagine where it is we truly want to go. And we’ll get there, together.
Oregon's Most Affordable Public Research University
Apply by August 1 to be considered.
As Oregon’s most affordable public research university, we work to make college attainable for more Oregonians. Our free and discounted tuition programs are designed to give you more flexibility and support your success throughout your college experience.