Corvallis, USA
1868
Established12.0%
International Students27
No. of Programs461
QS World University RankingsYes
ScholarshipYes
Hostel AccomodationHistory, Affiliations & Rankings
Oregon State University is a public research university, which was established in 1868. It is located in Corvallis, Oregon in the United States. Oregon State University was ranked among the top 1% global universities by the Center for World University Rankings 2018 and 1st for Safest College Campus in the US by the ADT News and Resources in 2018. Besides this, the university is among the top 20% of universities with the best-paid graduates in the US according to the PayScale College Salary Report 2018. Oregon State University was ranked 48th among the top research university in the US.
Infrastructure, Campus & Courses
Oregon State is known for its incredible natural beauty and affordable living costs. OSU is one of the only two universities to receive Land, Space, Sea and sun grant designations. The campus of the university has won many awards for its safe and beautiful environment. Around 200+ academic programs from almost all education departments are available in the course bucket of Oregon State University. There are two campuses of the university that constitutes of around 11 colleges. Oregon State University is known for its computer science program. College Factual 2018 has placed the university among the top 1% for its computer science program.
Accomplishments & Alumni
Oregon State University has produced a variety of graduates. The university graduates have achieved tremendous success and leadership in their respective fields. Philip Emeagwali (1989 Gordon Bell Prize winner), Donald Pettit (NASA astronaut), William Oefelein (NASA astronaut), Douglas Engelbart (Inventor of the computer mouse), Ann Kiessling (Reproductive biologist and leading stem cell researcher) and J. Michael Scott (Ornithologist and research scientist) are some of the notable alumni of the university.
Student Diversity & Visiting Companies
Oregon State University is home for 31,476 students with 3,969 international students from 112 countries. Students from all over the world have been pursuing their education at the university. The student population is 15% graduates, 83% undergraduates and 2% professionals out of which 60% of students are Oregon residents. Major tech firms call Oregon's Silicon Forest ' home, making OSU students the perfect place to gain internship experience and start their careers.
Type of University |
Public, Coed |
Average Annual Tuition Fee |
Bachelors: $32,355 (2021-22) Masters: $28,199 (2021-22) |
Admission Intakes |
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer |
Average GPA Requirement |
3.59 |
Average Exam Score Requirement |
SAT - 1195; ACT - 25; IELTS - 6.5; TOEFL - 80; GRE - NA; GMAT - 600 |
Admission Requirements |
|
Admissions Deadlines |
Bachelors - Fall Early Action: Nov 1, Fall Priority Application Deadline: Feb 1, Fall Final Admission Deadline: Aug 24; Summer: June 20; Spring: Feb 28; Winter Dec 6 Masters - Fall: April 1, Winter: July 1, Spring: October 1, Summer: January 1 |
Percentage of International Students |
11% |
Size of Campus (in acres) |
422 |
Alumni Worldwide |
205k+ |
Female to Male Ratio |
47 : 53 |
Average Salary after 10 Years |
$47,500 (Annual) |
Ranked by |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings |
NA |
201- 300 |
201- 300 |
201- 300 |
QS - World University Ranking |
531-540 |
499 |
461 |
450 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking |
NA |
401- 500 |
401-500 |
351-400 |
US News & World Report - Global Universities |
NA |
277 |
266 |
266 |
US News & World Report - National University Ranking |
162 |
153 |
139 |
140 |
Business
Ranked by |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
QS - Global MBA |
251+ |
201+ |
201+ |
201+ |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Business and Economics |
401- 500 |
401-500 |
301-400 |
251-300 |
US News & World Report - Graduate Business School |
110- 143 |
99-131 |
NA |
99-131 |
Computer Science
Ranked by |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Computer Science |
NA |
551-600 |
551- 600 |
501- 550 |
QS- Computer Science & Information Systems |
NA |
551-600 |
551- 600 |
501-550 |
Engineering
Ranked by |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
QS - Engineering and Technology |
NA |
385 |
401-450 |
451-500 |
QS - Engineering (Mechanical) |
NA |
401- 450 |
451- 500 |
451- 500 |
QS- Engineering (Chemical ) |
NA |
301-350 |
301- 350 |
NA |
QS- Electrical & Electronics |
NA |
351- 400 |
451- 500 |
NA |
Regular
USD 100
N/A
USD 17,100
Regular
USD 100
2 Year
USD 19,800
Regular
USD 100
N/A
USD 16,600
Regular
USD 100
N/A
USD 17,100
Regular
USD 100
4 Year
USD 26,900
Regular
USD 100
4 Year
USD 29,000
Regular
USD 100
4 Year
USD 28,600
Regular
USD 100
4 Year
USD 27,700
Oregon State University offers various scholarships for UG courses for international students. The list of scholarships offered to international students is mentioned below:
Provost's Scholarship for Excellence
Eligible freshman candidates applying for UG courses at the university are automatically considered for Provost's Scholarship for Excellence. The eligibility criteria for the scholarship are as follows:
Value: The scholarship value is $6,000/ year, up to 4 years
Honorary Scholarship for Leadership
Honorary Scholarship for Leadership is offered on merit-basis and proof of leadership quality. International students applying for direct entry must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 to be considered for admission.
Applicants must submit an essay of 500-1000 words to outline the leadership quality. Students who have a leadership quality get a chance to prove their leadership quality in the first year of their studies at OSU.
Value: $2,000 one-time scholarship
Continued Success Scholarship
Continued Success Scholarship is offered to students who maintain a minimum GPA in the last term for International Direct (ID), International Year One (IYO) or Undergraduate Transfer Program (UTP). There is no need to fill in a separate application form. Eligible candidates are directly considered for the scholarship. Following table shows minimum eligibility criteria and value of scholarship for Continued Success Scholarship:
GPA |
Value of Scholarship |
3.75- 4.00 |
$5000 annually, upto 3 years |
3.5-3.74 |
$3,000 annually, upto 3 years |
Regional Scholarship
This scholarship is based on availability according to region of the world. It is not based on the merit of the applicant and one does not have to separately apply for it.
Value: This is a one-time scholarship, value of which will vary.
International Student Continuation Scholarship
Application process for this scholarship is based on merit, closeness to completion of degree and financial needOnly those who meet the following criteria can apply for the scholarship:
Should be an undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Should be applying for fall, winter or spring intake.
Deadline for the 2021-22 academic year was March 8, 2021.
Value: $2,500 per term
The eligibility criteria and value of scholarships are subject to change. Limited scholarships are offered at maximum value.
The scholarship for international students enrolled in the graduate studies are as follows:
Regional Scholarship
Regional Scholarship is not merit- based but is offered based on the availability of the scholarship according to the region of the world.
The scholarship is offered once and the value of scholarship is variable.
Continued Success Scholarship
A Continued Success Scholarship is offered based on the GPA maintained in the last term of Graduate Pathway (GPW) or Master's International Direct (MID) programme. Following table shows minimum GPA and value of scholarship offered:
GPA |
Amount |
3.75-4.0 |
$5,000 annually, upto 3 years |
3.5-3.74 |
$3,000 annually, upto 3 years |
International Student Continuation Scholarship
Application process for this scholarship is based on merit, closeness to completion of degree and financial needOnly those who meet the following criteria can apply for the scholarship:
Should be a graduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Should be applying for fall, winter or spring intake.
Deadline for the 2021-22 academic year was March 8, 2021.
Value: $2,500 per term
Oregon State University
1500 SW Jefferson St. Corvallis
https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/international/contact-us | +1-541-737-6310 | intladmit@oregonstate.edu
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