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- Portland State US News & World Report Ranking 2026
- Portland State QS Ranking 2026
- Portland State THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- Portland State ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
- Portland State Student Reviews
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Portland State University is one of the top-rated universities in USA. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.
If you look at the Portland State University ranking for 2025, it stands at #507 globally and #150 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #453 and #149, respectively, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #1201, in 2026.
Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of Portland State University ranking globally:
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 1201 | 1201 | 1201 |
| THE | 1001 | 801 | 801 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 1049 | 1153 | 1171 | Not Ranked |
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Now, let us look at Portland State University course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences and Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and THE, exemplifying Portland State University and its strengths.
The university ranking for Engineering courses stands at #435 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has declined from its 2024 rank of #388. These courses are also ranked at #801 by THE.
University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #540. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by US News from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by US News at #198, showing improved trend from its 2024 rank of #211.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how some of the most popular courses rank:| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #374 | #388 | #435 |
| Business & Management Studies | #488 | #476 | #540 |
| Law | #309 | #309 | #329 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | #320 | #345 | #355 |
| Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) | #381 | #454 | #503 |
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Portland StateUS News & World Report Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 1153 | 1171 | – / – |
| National University | 280 | 259 | 222 |
| Civil Engineering PG | 97 | 91 | – / – |
| Computer Engineering PG | 122 | 127 | – / – |
| Electrical Engineering PG | 159 | 155 | – / – |
| Graduate Business School | – / – | 118 | – / – |
| Mechanical Engineering PG | 173 | 163 | – / – |
| UG Business | 211 | 198 | 194 |
Portland StateQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 1201 | 1201 | 1201 |
Portland StateTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 801 | 801 | 801 |
| Arts and Humanities | 601 | 601 | – / – |
| Engineering | 801 | 801 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 501 | 501 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 801 | 801 | – / – |
| Psychology | 301 | 301 | – / – |
Portland StateARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Sociology | – / – | – / – | 201 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 7 months ago
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.
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Answered 7 months ago
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
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Contributor-Level 10
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
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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:
| Universities | Acceptance Rate | Tuition Fees for First Year |
|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | 93% | INR 16 L to INR 29 L |
| Oklahoma State University | 73% | INR 13 L to INR 28 L |
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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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