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Portland State University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(2 courses)
INR 17 L - 20 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE: 60 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(2 courses)
INR 28 L - 30 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration21 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE: 67 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above
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On Fees and Eligibility
Q:   Is Portland State University expensive?
A: 

Portland State University has mentioned that it gives students a valuable education at an affordable cost. It follows this by keeping the tuition fees as low as possible. Check Portland State University fees for popular courses from the table given below:

Courses

1st-Year Tuition Fees

MS

INR 15.8 L - INR 18.3 L

BE / BTech

INR 13.9 L - INR 15.6 L

MBA / PGDM

INR 23.4 L

MIM

INR 27.9 L

Estimated Living Expenses for International Students for 2023-24

Particulars

Expenses

Housing and meals

USD 15,525

Transportation

USD 738

Misc. / Personal

USD 1,350

Books

USD 798

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

Q:   What is the cost of living in Portland State University for international students?
A: 

Portland State University cost of living for international students is inclusive of housing, meals, books, travel, personal expenses, and more. For Indian students, the total amount sums upto be around INR 16.4L.

Particulars

Cost of Living (Annual

Cost in INR

Books & Supplies

USD 750

INR 64.4K

Loan Origination Fees

USD 135

INR 11.5K

Housing & Food

USD 14,457

INR 12.4L

Other Living Expenses

USD 1,620

INR 1.3L

Transportation

USD 810

INR 69.5K

Personal Expenses

USD 1350

INR 1.1L

TOTAL

USD 19,122

INR 16.4L

Conversion Used: 1 USD = INR 85.91

Q:   Can I work while studying in Portland State University?
A: 

Yes, Portland State University permits international students to work while studying in the university if they hold an F-1 or J-1 student visa. Candidates are permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours per week while classes are in session. Also, students must be mindful of the fact that they cannot work during times when they are scheduled to be in class.

Also read: Part-time jobs for Indian students in USA

Q:   What are the best things to do on weekends as a student at Portland State University?
A: 

Students can do various things in weekends. You can go and visit the Multnomah Falls and the Hood River, which are known for their beautiful scenes. 
Listed below are some of the other things you can do:

  • Go out for Karaoke nights, bowling, and movies.
  • Go at animal home
  • Participate in activities on campus.

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Portland State University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   What is the fee for health services at Portland State University?
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Students have to pay USD 1,189 for health services offered by the university. This include services offered by Student Health Center, counseling, dental, and testing. If the students have already availed a health insurance, they can exclude paying for health services.

Q:   How much is the Portland State University application fee?
A: 

Portland State University application fee is USD 60 for undergraduate applicants. On the other hand, the non-refundable application fee for graduate courses is USD 65 and USD 2 is the processing fee. Along with the application fee, the documents that international students are required to submit are given below:

Undergraduate Applicants

  • Academic transcripts and / or records
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
  • Any other document required

Graduate Applicants

Depending on the individual graduate programme of Portland State University, additional documents that may be required are given below:

Q:   How is Portland State University MBA ranked?
A: 

Portland State University MBA is one of the most popular courses offered by the university and students across the globe desire to pursue this course. Listed below are the PSU MBA rankings:

Ranked By202120222023

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

#501-600#501-600#601-800

US News & World Report - Graduate Business School

NA#102-149#102-149

US News & World Report - UG Business

#201#212#190
Q:   What are the Portland State University rankings?
A: 

Portland State University is a part of the top universities in the world and its global rankings are listed below:

  • #1201-1400 in World University Rankings 2024 - QS World University Rankings
  • #280 in Best National Universities in United States 2024 - US News and World Report Rankings 
  • #151 in Top Public Schools in United States 2024 - US News and World Report Rankings 
  • #801-1000 in World University Rankings 2024 - Times Higher Education (THE)
  • #401-500 in US College Rankings 2022 – Times Higher Education (THE)

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.7/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 100% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Stressful
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Internships5
Part time work5
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Quality of faculty5
Student Life4
Value for money5
Public transportation5
Safety5
Indian Food4
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Tips: Tution fee is slightly on the expensive side, however, the coursework does pave the way for good job opportunities as it has Intel, AMD and other good companies close by. The place is more welcoming with good options to explore for people with different food preferences. The beautiful and picturesque nature is the cherry on top. The things to keep in mind are to focus on the coursework, projects/assignments and exams as the coursework, in general, is tough. Networking is highly important in order to get internships and further full-time opportunities.
Likes (Value for money): The coursework at PSU is crafted carefully to give the student industry-level knowledge at the school level alongside real-time projects which improves the skills. There are many good companies like Intel, AMD, NVidia that actively hire interns and full-time candidates from the university.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Considering the competition, the permanent settlement is tougher than earlier, however, not impossible. Networking with the right people might help in getting job opportunities and funding for a work visa. The process and time taken for permanent settlement is lengthy.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1375
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Answered 7 months ago

Portland State University graduates are currently placed in top ranked industries such as business development, operations, education, engineering, art and design and many more. The top recruiters are as follows:

  • Intel Corporation
  • Amazon
  • Microsoft
  • Apple
  • Adidas
  • AMD
  • Google

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PRIYANKA

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

Portland State University and Oklahoma State University are among the popular univerities to study in the USA for international students. They both offers affordable programs for international students. We have compared them below in terms of thier tuition fees and acceptance rate below:

UniversitiesAcceptance RateTuition Fees for First Year
Portland State University93%INR 16 L to INR 29 L
Oklahoma State University73%INR 13 L to INR 28 L

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Chandra Shekhar

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Answered a year ago

Prospective students can apply for Portland State University admissions through the Common Application - Bachelor's courses or Official Application Portal - Master's courses. Once the candidate submits their application along with the all the relevant documents, it takes the university about four to

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Anushree Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

Yes, Portland State University requires freshman to reside in one of the university's residence halls during their first academic year if they fall in the criteria listed below:

  • Live more than 25 miles away from campus at the time of application;
  • Are under 20 years of age on the first day of the term;

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Anushree Sinha

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Answered a year ago

Meeting the English language requirements is one of the major Portland State University admission requirements for international students. PSU accepts major English exam scores as proof of English language proficiency. Students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements:

Tests

UG Minimum Score Requirements

PG Minimum Score Requirements

TOEFL

Overall score of 71

(with minimum 15 in Reading & Writing)

Overall score of 80

(with minimum 18 in Reading & Writing)

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Overall score of 6.0

(with minimum 6.0 in Reading & Writing)

Overall score of 6.5

(with minimum 6.5 in Reading & Writing)

PTE

Overall score of 53

Overall score of 60

Duolingo English Test

Overall score of 110

Overall score of 120

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