Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Type: Public research university
About:
Oregon State University At-a-Glance (Data current as of 2014-15)
Founded: 1868
Enrollment: 28,886
International Students: 3,884
Countries Represented: 100
Bachelor’s Degrees: 200+
Master’s/PhD Degrees: 80+
Campus Size: 400 acres
Research: $285M
Faculty: 1,079 full-time, 337 part-time
Oregon State University is one of only two US universities designated a land-, sea-, space- and sun-grant institution. OSU is also Oregon’s only university to hold both the Carnegie Foundation’s top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification. Its 26,000+ students come from all 50 states and more than 90 nations.
Located on a stunning campus in the small, friendly town of Corvallis (90 minutes by car from the major metropolitan city of Portland and only one hour from the Pacific Ocean) studying at OSU will provide you with a true American university experience.
Undergraduates at OSU can explore more than 200 academic programs, and graduate students can choose from more than 80 master’s programs, including those in the schools of business, engineering and education. OSU is the state’s largest public research university. The most popular majors at OSU include: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences; Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences; and Natural Resources and Conservation.
Fast Facts:
- Corvallis is one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation
- Oregon State is the state’s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations (Cornell University is the only other)
- 2016 Fiske Guide to Colleges named Oregon State as one of 44 Best Buy Schools in the nation
- U.S. News & World Report named Oregon State among the “Best Global Universities” (Top 2 percent in the world)
- Forbes ranked Oregon State as the number 4 best college town
Oregon State University International Student Brochure: http://www.intohigher.com/media/6959622/into-osu-brochure-2016-17.pdf
Athletics:
Oregon State University athletic teams are known as the ‘Beavers’. They participate in the Pacific 12 Conference and are ranked in the NCAA Division I.
Men’s teams: Baseball, basketball, football, golf, rowing, soccer, and wrestling.
Women’s teams: Basketball, cross country/track, golf, gymnastics, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, and volleyball.
School Information:
Housing:
On-campus housing is available in residence halls that house more than 4,000 student residents. All residence halls are conveniently located around campus. Each features high-speed Internet throughout the building, including wireless connections in each lounge.
Homestay is also available through a network of carefully selected homestay hosts who welcome international students into their homes. You live as part of the family in either a shared or private bedroom, experiencing the day-to-day life of your host. The program is limited in availability.
Oregon State University housing information: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international/housing
Entry requirements:
Direct Entry Requirements: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international/
Pathway Entry Requirements (for students who wish to strengthen their academic credentials or English proficiency before applying to a degree program): www.intohigher.com/osu
Minimum requirements for current international high school students:
- Secondary/high school diploma
- In-country equivalent of 3.0 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale (UStudy can assist you in converting your high school results into a GPA equivalent)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (18 minimum subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 minimum subscores) or completion of INTO Academic English Level 6 with no grades below C (language requirement may be waived on an individual basis based on SAT/ACT scores or previous study in English-speaking country.)
- Submission of supporting documents for review (UStudy can help guide you on what documents you need)
Oregon State University international student admission requirements: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international/admission-requirements
Tuition:
Oregon State University tuition information for international students: http://www.intohigher.com/us/en-us/the-universities/into-oregon-state-university/studying/program-costs.aspx
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
Several scholarships are available for international students. UStudy can help you determine whether you qualify for these.
Oregon State University scholarship information for international students: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international/scholarships-inquiry
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