IT'S TIME TO THINK BIGGER AND BOLDER EMBOLDEN EACH AND EVERYONE Portland State University is more than Portland’s public research university. It’s a place to test ideas and projects that show the world how different is done. Our innovative approach combines education with creative problem-solving and collaboration across campus for maximum impact. With more than 200 degree programs to choose from, PSU is Oregon’s most diverse, innovative and affordable research university. ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITIES ~U.S. News & World Report OREGON'S MOST AFFORDABLE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY ~Best Value Schools ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST DIVERSE UNIVERSITIES ~Niche APPLY AS A: FRESHMAN STUDENT TRANSFER STUDENT INTL. STUDENTS TAKE IT TO THE STREETS Portland State is a testbed for tomorrow — in Portland and beyond. You study alongside leading-edge faculty and collaborate with local organizations and industry leaders. Discover some of Oregon’s best undergraduate, graduate, online, and professional programs. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ABOUT TAKE IT TO THE STREETS RESEARCH THAT MATTERS We do more than study the issues. We address real-world problems with creative solutions. At Portland State, you can work side-by-side with top faculty researchers, who inspire you to reimagine what’s possible. RESEARCH AT PSU ABOUT RESEARCH THAT MATTERS YOUR POTENTIAL TO BE EXPONENTIAL At PSU, you feel like you’re part of a movement. The kind that keeps your classmates rooting for you and your professors pulling for you. You’ll form bonds with faculty and friends in small classes that dive deep into the issues that matter most to you. We are proud to be one of the nation's most transformative universities. Because every time your success inspires others, you change the world. Why Choose PSU >> OPPORTUNITIES LIKE NOWHERE ELSE Our graduates go on to invent for Intel, save lives at Oregon Health & Science University, design for Nike, and launch their own innovative companies. And, they earn a median salary of $51,000 one year after graduation. More than 200,000 PSU alumni live all over the world, turning ideas into action. ALUMNI STORIES ABOUT THIS CONTENT TOP EMPLOYERS OF PSU GRADS INTEL OHSU NIKE PROVIDENCE HEALTH KAISER PERMANENTE MULTNOMAH COUNTY CITY OF PORTLAND DAIMLER TRUCKS AMAZON APPLE MICROSOFT COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR GOOGLE ADIDAS CONNECT ON LINKEDIN ABOUT THIS CONTENT USEFUL LINKS HISTORY MISSION STRATEGIC PLAN RANKINGS NOTABLE ALUMNI PSU BY THE NUMBERS PRESIDENT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Listen to live music, study outside, eat lunch or hang out with friends in the South Park Blocks, 12 tree-lined blocks running through campus. On Saturdays, they are home to Portland’s largest farmers market. Previous Featured Image Slide Next Featured Image Slide CONTACT PSU LEGAL LEARN MORE SUPPORT © 2021 Portland State University PSU SOCIAL BUTTONS