Oregon State University

About the Oregon State University

Oregon State University is a public institution that was founded in 1868. Oregon State University was founded more than 150 years ago as land grant institution, building on the idea that everybody deserves an extraordinary education that’s attainable and accessible.

Oregon State University is ranked in the top 1.4% out of 20,531 degree-granting institutions of higher education worldwide in 2023 by the Center for World University Rankings. Oregon State ranked 90^th in the nation and 273^rd in the world in the center’s 2023 rankings.

Why Oregon State University?

There are several reasons why you should choose Oregon State University:

OSU graduates earn on average $20,000 more than the US average upon graduation (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard 2022). We’re a preferred hiring partner for Amazon, Apple, Google, Nvidia and more.
OSU is a Tier 1 Research University and receives nearly half a billion dollars in research funding every year. We’re one of only three universities in the United States with Land, Sea, Space and Sun-Grant designations, meaning OSU is involved with major research in all four areas.
There’s a reason so many of our engineering programs are ranked in the top 100. As a top 100 Best Engineering School with four top 50 graduate programs (U.S. News & World Report 2023), we combine groundbreaking research with work experience through MECOP, a prestigious paid internship program.
Meet one-on-one with OPT (Optional Practice Training) advisors to secure employment in the US, with a 2-year extension for STEM programs. In 2022 we had 540+ alumni participating in OPT

Campus

The main campus of Oregon State University is in Corvallis. Oregon State’s Corvallis campus has everything you want from your college experience, all in one of the best places to live in America as well as a top college town.

Location is one of the most important factors affecting your decision to attend Oregon State. Corvallis is consistently ranked among the top 10 college towns in the nation and is known for innovation, education, entertainment, sustainability, and overall livability. Corvallis embodies the spirit of the Northwest, with beautiful landscapes, friendly citizens, and an outstanding quality of life.

Level of Study

Undergraduate Program
Transfer Program
Graduate Program

Area of Study

Oregon State University offer nearly 200 undergraduate and graduate degree program through its 11 colleges, the Graduate school and the Honors College.