Oregon State University
Ranked among top 75 universities in the US (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
Why study at INTO OSU?
Academic life at INTO OSU is about exploring your interests, discovering your strengths and achieving your goals - in the classroom and in the world. You'll combine your coursework with hands-on research and learning opportunities and have access to academic support resources across campus to help you succeed.
- OSU is one of only 40 public universities with "Tier 1 - very high research activity and community engagement" designations (Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching).
- Ranked #69 in the US and #152 worldwide out of 1,200+ ranked (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012, Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
- One of the "Best in the West" (The Princeton Review, 2012)
- Among 21 public university Best Buys in the US, Canada and Great Britain (Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2014)
- Among the top 25 largest Engineering programs in the US
- OSU welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from all 50 US states and more than 100 countries
- Highly-ranked programs in Engineering, Science, and Business
Accelerated Undergraduate Pathway Programs
Advanced Undergraduate Pathway Programs
Undergraduate Pathway in Business
Undergraduate Pathway in Computer Science
Undergraduate Pathway in Engineering
Undergraduate Pathway in Exercise and Sport Science
Undergraduate Pathway in Food Science and Technology
Undergraduate Pathway in Forestry
Undergraduate Pathway in General Studies
Undergraduate Pathway in General Studies - Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Pathway in Public Policy
Undergraduate Pathway in Science
Undergraduate Pathway in Global Sustainability
Undergraduate Pathway in Women and Gender Studies
Oreon State University University offers progression to year 2 after successful completion of the pathway programme.
Business
Graduate Pathway in Business
Engineering
Graduate Pathway in Chemical Engineering
Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering
Graduate Pathway in Computer Science
Graduate Pathway in Construction and Engineering Management
Graduate Pathway in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Graduate Pathway in Environmental Engineering
Graduate Pathway in Industrial Engineering
Graduate Pathway in Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Pathway in Mechanical Engineering with Materials Science Emphasis
Science
Graduate Pathway in Comparative Health Sciences
Oregon State University offers progression to year 2 after successful completion of the pathway programme.
Undergraduate Admissions
International student applicants who meet all direct undergraduate admission requirements may apply for direct undergraduate admission to OSU.
A list of four-year programs offered at OSU from the most current can be found in the OSU Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Admissions
A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree (such as BPharm, BVsc, MBBS, MD, DVM, DPharm, etc.), or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent baccalaureate degree or any subsequent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, plus all work completed thereafter.*
OR:
A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from an regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent graduate degree.
OSU Graduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate Entry Paths and Requirements
Oregon State University welcomes thousands of international students each year and has created multiple ways for undergraduate applicants to get admitted. Admissions for undergraduate international students is determined by two things: Academics and English.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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Direct Admission*
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3-Term Standard
Pathway Program |
3-Term Advanced
Pathway Program |
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Academic Requirements
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High school diploma
with a 3.0 GPA
SAT not required
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High school diploma
of a 2.5 GPA |
High school diploma
of a 2.5 GPA |
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English
Language Requirements
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TOEFL iBT 80
(minimum 16
subscores)
(PBT 550) or
IELTS 6.5 or
Completion of
Academic English
Level 6
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TOEFL iBT 60 (PBT 500) or
IELTS 5.5 or
PTEA 44 or
Password overall Level 6 or
Completion of Academic English
Level 4 with C (or Pass) or
higher grades in all classes
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TOEFL iBT 70 (PBT 525) or
IELTS 6.0 or
PTEA 48 or
Password overall Level 7 or
Completion of Academic English
Level 5 with C (or Pass) or
higher grades in all classes
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Graduate Entry Paths and Requirements
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
1-Term Accelerated Pathway |
3-Term Standard Pathway |
| GPA |
3.0 overall AND in final two years |
2.75 overall AND in final year |
| Undergraduate degree |
Computer science major* |
Chemical engineering major* |
Standardized test scores
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GRE: 301 with min. 146 V, 3 AW |
None |
TOEFL iBT
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80 (18 subscores) |
70 (PBT 525) |
IELTS
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6.5 (5.5 subscores) |
6.0 |
Password
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7 |
| Academic English |
Level 6 (B grades in all classes) |
Level 5 (C grades in all classes)
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Graduate Direct Entry
US Degree or equivalent + GRE
When can I start?
Undergraduate Pathways
2015-2016 Dates and Prices
1-Term Accelerated Pathway Program
| Start dates |
End dates |
Tuition |
| September 16, 2015 |
December 11, 2015 |
$11,460 |
| December 28, 2015 |
March 18, 2016 |
$11,460 |
| March 22, 2016 |
June 10, 2016 |
$11,460 |
2-Term Accelerated Pathway Program
| Start dates |
End dates |
Tuition |
| September 16, 2015 |
March 18, 2016 |
$22,900 |
| December 28, 2015 |
June 10, 2016 |
$22,900 |
| March 22, 2016 |
August 12, 2016 |
$22,900 |
3-Term Standard Pathway Program
| Start dates |
End dates |
2015-16 Tuition |
| September 16, 2015 |
June 10, 2016 |
$29,900 |
| December 28, 2015 |
August 12, 2016 |
$29,900 |
| March 22, 2016 |
December 11, 2016 |
$29,900 |
Graduate Pathways
| PROGRAM |
Start and End Dates |
2014-2015 Tuition |
| 1-Term Accelerated Pathway |
SPRING 2015: March 24, 2015 - June 12, 2015 |
$12,015 |
2015-2016 Dates and Prices
| PROGRAM |
Start and End Dates |
2015-2016 Tuition |
| 1-Term Accelerated Pathway |
SPRING 2016: March 22, 2016 - June 10, 2016 |
$12,015 |
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$12,015 |
| 3-Term Standard Pathway |
FALL 2015: September 16, 2015 - June 10, 2016 |
$30,980 |
OSU DIRECT ENTRY TUITION AND FEES
All prices listed apply to the 2015-16 academic year. Prices for the 2014-15 academic year can be found in the International Brochure.
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Undergraduate Direct Programs - 9 months
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Tuition and Fees1
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Room and Board2
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Books/supplies/insurance4
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Total
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$29,100
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$15,000
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$4,450
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$48,550
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Undergraduate Pathway Programs - 9 months
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Tuition and Fees
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Room and Board3
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Books/supplies/insurance4
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Total
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$29,900
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$15,000
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$4,450
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$49,350
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Graduate Pathway Programs - 9 months
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Tuition and Fees
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Room and Board3
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Books/supplies/insurance4
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Total
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$30,980
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$15,000
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$4,450
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$50,430
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Graduate Direct MBA Program - 9 months
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Tuition and Fees
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Room and Board2
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Books/supplies/insurance4
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Total
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$33,375
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$15,000
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$4,450
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$52,825
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Academic English
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Tuition and Fees
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Room and Board3
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Books/supplies/insurance4
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Total
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| 3 Months |
$5,640
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$5,000
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$1,150
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$11,790
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| 6 Months |
$11,280 |
$10,000 |
$2,300 |
$23,580 |
| 9 months |
$16,920 |
$15,000 |
$3,450
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$35,370 |
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General English
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Tuition and Fees
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Room and Board3
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Books/supplies/insurance4
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Total
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5 weeks
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$2,400
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$3,000
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$605
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$6,005
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10 weeks
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$4,800
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$6,000
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$1,210
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$12,010
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15 weeks
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$6,750
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$9,000
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$1,815
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$17,565
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20 weeks
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$9,000
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$12,000
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$2,420
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$23,420
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College Year Abroad
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Tuition and Fees
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Room and Board3
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Books/supplies/insurance4
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Total
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25 weeks
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$10,625
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$11,940
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TBD |
TBD
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35 weeks
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$14,875
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$16,716
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TBD |
TBD
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Study Abroad with English
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Tuition and Fees
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Room and Board3
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Books/supplies/insurance4
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Total
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Part 1 (1 term)
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$5,640
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$3,984
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TBD |
TBD
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Part 2 (1 term)
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$9,970
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$7,968
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TBD |
TBD
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1 Tuition varies by college. Business, Engineering and Honors College tuition is an additional $200-$700 per term.
2 For direct-admit students: Estimated housing price based on double room. For a full list of campus housing rates for direct-admit students, visit University Housing & Dining online.
3 For INTO OSU students: Estimated price based on on-campus housing in a double room. Prices vary based on style of room chosen. Options and exact prices available here.
4 More information about the International Student Health Insurance Plan can be found here. For the 2014-15 academic year, international student insurance rates for all term-length programs is TBD per term. Insurance rates for General English programs are TBD per 5-week session.
Students who do not qualify for direct entry should choose the pathway option.
