Office of International Affairs
Welcome to the the Office of International Affairs, bringing the world and Portland State University together by serving our international students, scholars, staff and faculty as well as our US students studying and interning abroad.
Education Abroad
International Students
International Faculty & Staff
Centers & Institutes
PSU Departments
English Language Programs
Through the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) individuals can drastically improve their English language skills and gain a competitive edge in a globalizing world. Learn More >
International Special Programs
The International Special Programs (ISP) office develops short-term and customized programs for international groups. Experienced and professional staff work collaboratively with educational institutions, international organizations, businesses and corporations, and partnering agencies to develop customized group programs. Learn more>>
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Great Success of the 33rd Annual International Night
International Students celebrated its 33rd annual International Night
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An Internship in Pretoria, South Africa
I spent one week of my summer term internship at IDASA in these mountains outside of Tzaneen, Limpopo, at a Citizen Leadership for Democratic Governance Workshop.
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I’m in Taiwan
Rebecca Kwiatoski shares her experience of studying abroad in Taiwan. “Taiwan has been great so far, from the night markets to the CIEE field trips it has all been a blast.”
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Judith Waswa named the 2009 Student Employee of the Year
Judith Waswa was chosen 2009 PSU Student Employee of the Year at the annual Hats Off reception on April 15th.
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OPT/CPT Workshops
Offered several times every quarter, these workshops give international students valuable information about how to apply for work authorization both while they are studying (CPT) and after graduation (OPT).
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International Student Scholarships Awarded
In honor of exceptional academic achievement, Portland State University recognized today 2008-2009 international scholarship recipients representing 35 countries!
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IAS Director - Mel Gurtov
New IAS Director, Mel Gurtov will be serving as Director of The Institute for Asian Studies during the 2009-10 academic year.
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Problems in Preserving Egypt’s Monuments: Balancing Conservation Work, Tourism, and Local Interests
Lecture by Michael Jones from American Research Center in Cairo, Egypt
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Before Coming to Japan…
Before coming to Japan, I had traveled throughout Europe, Mexico and Canada on several occasions but I had never experienced culture shock before.
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ISP Welcomes group from Korea
This spring, ISP welcomes a group of 42 Korean students and professors from Soonchunhyang University who will come to PSU to study English and American culture.