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Description of Oregon State University

Founded in 1876, Oregon State University now is one of the most famous research centers in the United States. Its student community is 20,300 people. Main direction of the academic specialization of the university are science and technology. Oregon State University - one of two American educational institutions, that offers programs to explore the cosmos, the sun, the depths of the earth and the ocean.

Specialized subjects are taught by high-qualified specialists. Pedagogical staff of the educational institution includes several dozens of laureates of prestigious national and international prizes.

The university today offers more than 200 undergraduate and 80 Master's programs. Also, students can take part in scientific research on the rights of scientific assistants (within the framework of PhD).

Also, Oregon State University is a leader among American research universities that implement their activities in a number of sectors:

  • Climate change
  • Forestry
  • Wave energy
  • Sustainable food systems
  • Computer science
  • Environmental protection
  • Chemical engineering
  • Engineering and robotics.

Profile subjects are taught by highly qualified practitioners. Teaching staff of the school includes several dozen winners of prestigious national and international awards.

In American university more than 200 undergraduate programs and 100 graduate programs are offered. All programs are distributed in 11 educational faculties. Even at the base of the university, the Faculty of Advanced Programs operates, allowing graduates to receive diplomas with an expanded program. Also, students can take part in scientific research as research assistants (as part of the PhD category).

Over the years, the university has received many awards and annually occupies leading positions in world rankings:

  • According to the Grad School Hub 2016 ranking, the university ranks 4th among US universities in robotics programs.
  • According to US News&World Report 2015, one of TOP-70 public universities in America.
  • Ranked 41st in the list of the best research universities in the country according to Best College Reviews 2015.
  • According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Education, OSU is on the list of TOP-105 universities that have the status of “Active research and communication with the local community”.
  • According to the US News&World Report 2014, the university is on the list of the world's 250 best universities.
  • Also according to this agency in 2015, the university occupies 138 lines in the overall ranking of American universities.
  • 4th place among the best high schools of the USA Oregon State University awarded the magazine Forbs.
  • The creators of the US News&World Report ranking OSU included in the list of the best universities in the world, which includes only 2% of world universities with a leading and prestigious reputation.

OSU Faculties:

  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Earth, Ocean, and Atmosphere Studies
  • Engineering
  • Forestry
  • Humanities
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Health and Human Sciences
  • Natural sciences
  • Veterinary medicine.
Sam Jones
Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What advice do you have for potential applicants before applying to US universities?

Choose a university that really suits you - do not try to "adjust" yourself to a prestigious or ranked university. If you are not sure of your capabilities, do not dwell on the first top 10: believe me, many opportunities of less prestigious universities will be able to give you what you need to develop and become a specialist.

Programs and prices, tuition fees in Oregon State University

Program name
date
Age
Dates
All year round
18+
from 31250.00 $ / year
from 31250.00 $ / year
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year

Short information abbout a four-year program of basic higher education, distinguished by practical orientation.

About the program: Bachelor's degree is offered at the faculties:

  • Engineering;
  • Linguistics;
  • Biology, biomedicine;
  • Statistics and mathematics;
  • Natural sciences;
  • Agriculture;
  • Media, modern communications;
  • Computer science;
  • Pedagogy;
  • Social sciences;
  • Design and art;
  • Management, marketing, business.

Educational programs for each specialty provide theoretical subject modules and practical work in the university's laboratories.

  • Student age: 18+
  • Start dates: annually.
  • Requirements for admission: school certificate, essay, TOEFL iBT is not lower than 71.
  • The result of the studying: high quality of professional knowledge, bachelor's degree, job opportunity in the USA.
Dates
All year round
21+
from 28080.00 $ / year
from 28080.00 $ / year
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year

Short information about postgraduate profile program, calculated for 1 to 4 years of study, depending on the specialization.

Master's programs are distinguished by a narrow specialization. Each of them is practical-oriented. The program can provide for 1 to 4 internships (in addition to university-based practice). The theoretical course of the master's degree is read by the professors of the university and partner educational institutions. It differs in capacity, short-term. A large amount of time in educational programs is devoted to self-studying.

  • Student age: 21+
  • Start dates: annually.
  • Requirements for enrollment: Bachelor's Degree, recommendations, CV, TOEFL IBT 91+ or IELTS 7.0+
  • The result of the studying: diploma of a prestigious university, high quality of knowledge and skills, career prospects in the relevant field of activity in the USA And other countries.
Dates
All year round
17+
from 32790.00 $ / year
from 32790.00 $ / year
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year

University Pathway Program

  • The minimum level of English is Advanced.

The OHLA University Study Program allows international students to automatically enroll in multiple university programs throughout the United States. A team of experts prepares students for university studies, guides students towards successful admission.

Pathway provides students with the opportunity to prepare for college by getting information, doing exercises that make academic requirements clear, and removing common barriers that can stunt student progress. Topics: resources, teaching methods, writing skills, critical thinking skills, motivation, self-efficacy. Particular attention is paid to group work, mutual learning.

Training program:

  • Acquaintance with other students, staff and teachers, developed support network before starting training at CSM
  • Getting to know the campus and its valuable resources
  • Obtaining 1 college loan.

Accommodation, meals, prices

The university offers several options for accommodation. The most popular is the hostel. Students live in 2-bed rooms with private facilities. Nutrition is organized according to the principle of self-service. Accommodation in a host family is also possible. Accommodation options also can be selected individually.

Subjects, specialties

Activities Oregon State University

University students organize leisure independently. They are offered hundreds of clubs and sections, regular master classes, theme parties, entertainment (discos, karaoke, etc.). Students, who prefer active recreation, will appreciate sports sections. Cognitive excursions are offered to those who prefer cognitive leisure.

Daily routine

Classes are held mainly in the morning. Evening time is traditionally reserved for leisure and self-preparation.

Advantages

  • Oregon State University is located in one of the safest US cities.
  • The University is one of TOP-100 best universities in the world. The most powerful areas are natural science and agriculture. Also, nuclear engineering department occupies a high position in national rankings.
  • Scientific researches of the university are of international importance.
  • Life on the campus of the university is not only academic studies, self-studying. The university provides opportunities to engage in mountaineering, snowboarding, rafting, surfing. For creative students there are more than 300 clubs and circles.

Facilities and equipment at Oregon State University

Infrastructure of Oregon State University includes educational buildings with classrooms, computer centers, research units and laboratories, a library with 1.500.000 printed fund, residences, cafeterias, shops, theater, clubs, recreation areas. For sports there are several centers, dozens of playgrounds and fields.

Admission dates and extra charges

Studying period lasts from September to June.

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Residence permits, citizenship and other services

  • Guardianship services during the studies
  • Student supervision

Review about Oregon State University

Vladimir
(19.10.2029)
He graduated from the Faculty of Bioengineering in 2018. At that time, there were very few foreign students at the university and the university actively attracted them, so the cost of training was very attractive. For this money, I managed to get an incredible experience of learning and, as they say, "immersion in the environment". We had great teachers, especially the teachers who worked with us in the labs. The equipment of the laboratories at OSU is impressive. We had a consistently large volume of dz. And both theory and practical work. Student life at the university depends primarily on the faculty, and on what kind of classmates you have. My student life was very eventful, despite the fact that the city is small and not the most interesting. I also found my first job thanks to the Career Development Center of the university, for which I am still grateful to them.
Valeriya
(05.05.2021)
OSU enrolled in the first year of Mechanical Engineering, but the program seemed to me rather boring, and little tied to reality, therefore, from the second year I transferred to Nuclear Engineering. And it was really the right choice, because the program was much more interesting, and since the area is quite narrow, and there are few specialized specialists, employers hunted for such personnel. In my senior year, I had an internship at the Nuclear Energy Institute, where I now work. In addition to the educational aspects, I would like to note the OSU campus itself. It is large, modern and well equipped. Clubs, sports - all this was available, but personally I did not have much time for entertainment, since it was always necessary to teach decently)
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- recommended submission one year before the start of the program,
- the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities
- for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required
- for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program
- MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc.
Sam Jones
Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

Sam is the Regional Director of Student Admissions at INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia). Sam has nearly 20 years' experience in international education. Also, he has experience in student recruitment for institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and is a qualified EFL teacher with many years of experience teaching abroad. He understands the challenges faced by international students and is aware of all these difficulties and have vast experience in helping foreign students.

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