Portland State University

Portland State University is Oregon's largest and fastest growing university. PSU is a large comprehensive, public university made up of eight colleges and schools, offering more than 120 areas of study.

As Oregon's most culturally rich and ethnically diverse university, PSU welcomes students and adult learners of all ages and backgrounds.

A unique urban university
Our beautiful campus is located on 53 city blocks in the heart of downtown Portland. The green, tree-lined South Park Blocks (a 153-year old city park) run through the center of the PSU campus, connecting PSU to the city's Cultural District: Oregon History Center, Portland Art Museum, and Portland Center for Performing Arts.

The PSU campus, surrounded by charming apartments, historic churches, shops, theaters, restaurants, markets, and museums, blends seamlessly with the downtown core.

Behind the university are the West Hills of Portland, which include Forest Park (the largest urban park in the United States), Washington Park, the Oregon Zoo, the International Rose Test Garden, the Japanese Garden, and residential homes with spectacular views of downtown and Mt. Hood.

Public transportation at PSU's doorstep
Portland's award-winning public transportation system, TriMet, plays a vital role for Portland State bringing students and visitors to the campus daily. City buses and the Portland Streetcar pass through the campus, stopping at the doorsteps of the School of Urban and Public Affairs, the PSU Bookstore, the Student Union and Student Health Center buildings, and the South Park Blocks.