Details

Last Funding Type

Grant

Last Funding Money Raised

$4.50M

Industries

EdTech,Education,Higher Education

Founded date

Jan 1, 2014

Operating Status

Active

Sub-Organizations

Portland State University Business Accelerator

The largest university in the state of Oregon, Portland State University
has an abundance of academic programs and continuing education courses,
some of which are free. Also, as a large university located in the middle
of a major city, Portland State has much in the way of on and off-campus
activity.

At Portland State, undergraduate students have more than 220 degree
programs to choose from. Sample majors such as Biomedical Informatics,
Criminology, Film, Judaic Studies, Real Estate, Russian, Social Work and
Women’s Studies are proof that you can study just about anything at
Portland State.

There are also more than 100 graduate programs, including master’s
degrees, doctoral degrees and graduate certificates.

As a research university with a strong commitment to sustainability,
Portland State conducts extensive research on how to improve conditions
for our environment and make a greener world.

There are nearly 200 student organizations at Portland State, which focus
on the arts, advocacy, politics, religion, community service and
recreation.

The city of Portland, which surrounds the university campus, is also a
lively place with coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants and theatres as
well as beautiful nature trails and parks only a quick ride away.

Admissions requirements vary depending on the degree for which one is
applying. Tuition also varies. Senior citizens, for example, may attend
continuing education courses tuition-free while Oregon state residents
get a substantially reduced tuition.



Financial aid is also available to students who meet eligibility
requirements.