Portland State University

The Portland State University (also called PSU) is a public university based in Portland, Oregon. With 23.117 students it is the largest university in Oregon. The university, founded in 1946 is part of the Oregon University System.

History

The Vanport Extension Center opened in 1946 to returning veterans of World War II to allow higher education. The device survived a flood and was transferred three times before she found her final location in Portland. In 1955 the College the status of a Four - Year College and was renamed Portland State College. After renaming the Portland State University, the University received university status in 1969.

Organization and study

As usual on a U.S. university are the faculties which are called schools or colleges:

  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • College of Urban and Public Affairs
  • Graduate School of Education
  • Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Extended Studies
  • School of Fine and Performing Arts
  • School of Social Work

At the University degrees are awarded in 226 different subjects. The minimum tuition fee is 7,264 dollars for undergraduate studies and 15,558 U.S. dollars for graduate studies per year.

Sports

The sports teams of the Portland State University are the Vikings. The university is a member of the Big Sky Conference.

Famous people

Lecturers

  • Ivan Sutherland - computer scientist, Turing Award 1988

Graduates

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