Oregon State University

Careers at Oregon State University

International students at Oregon State University will receive personalised support the entire time they’re in school and after graduation. According to university data, 100% of international students get career support and résumé development opportunities. Oregon State provides comprehensive career guidance, helping students explore various career paths and prepare for successful professional journeys.

Students can also participate in company-partnered internships, where they get hands-on experiences that could lead to job offers and successful career outcomes. Through many different partners, Oregon State University helps students find the best internship for all types of programs.

City Life at Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon is ranked as one of the best college towns in the US. The city, a vibrant university town built to support students, is known as one of the safest cities in Oregon. It also offers year-round cultural and outdoor activities, meaning students will always find something to do.

Corvallis prioritises the environment with free public transportation, extensive bike paths and a commitment to renewable energy to actively reduce its carbon footprint. This and the wonderful landscape of Oregon makes the city a perfect location for international students who love to explore the great outdoors.

Oregon State University also has a second campus located in Bend, Oregon, a nationally recognised technology and recreation hub for the US. Students can get a personalised experience of a close-knit campus while benefiting from the resources and reputation of Oregon’s top public research university.

Facilities at Oregon State University

Students at Oregon State University can fully immerse themselves in campus life while enjoying all that Oregon has to offer. The university’s facilities include state-of-the-art recreation centers featuring gyms, fields, tracks, rock climbing walls, pools, weight rooms and more. Additionally, the campus is welcoming to diverse faiths, providing prayer spaces, dietary accommodations and foot washing stations to ensure an inclusive environment for all.

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Sports & Clubs at Oregon State University

There are over 400 clubs and organisations at Oregon State University, including sororities and fraternities, service projects and professional organisations.

Sustainability at Oregon State University

Oregon State University is recognised as one of the leading universities for sustainability. Facilities Services and the Sustainability Office have been working together to optimise building heating and cooling systems to reduce wasted energy. Since the effort began in the summer of 2022, OSU has saved an estimated $215,000 in energy costs and moved closer to the goal of carbon neutral by 2025. The process is called recommissioning, which includes analysing and improving the existing mechanical and building control systems to better meet occupant needs and increase energy efficiency. Two recent projects have included the Linus Pauling Science Center and Nash Hall.  Linus Pauling Science Centre reduced its energy usage by $100,000 in the first year since recommissioning and Nash Hall is estimated to save $75,000 per year.