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>>
-
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.
-
The Kindness of Strangers in Ecuador
When the unexpected happens on a bus in Quito
-
Middle East Studies Center K-12 Outreach Survey
Please share your experience with the Center’s K-12 Outreach program by completing this brief survey
-
OPT/CPT Workshops
Offered several times every quarter, workshops give international students valuable information on applying for work authorization both while they are studying and after graduation.
-
ICSP: Scholarship recipients educate the community about their cultures.
Portland State’s International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) is dedicated to promoting cross cultural understanding.
-
Images from International Student Events
The International Student Life team host a number of fun and exciting events throughout the year for international students.
-
Judith Waswa named the Student Employee of the Year
Judith Waswa was chosen PSU Student Employee of the Year.
-
International Student Orientation
Each quarter the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provide an in-depth International Student Orientation program to international students who are just beginning their studies at Portland State.
-
Education Abroad Info Sessions
Join us every Wednesday at noon in East Hall, #109 to learn more about the Education Abroad opportunities available to you as a PSU student!
-
A Year in China
As I reached the top and looked out upon the vast and seemingly endless dunes of the Gobi Desert, I knew immediately that studying abroad in China was the best decision of my life.

