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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Middle East Studies Center Survey
Please share your experience with the Middle East Studies Center’s public programming
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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.
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Support for Persian Studies
Portland State University receives a $150,000 grant from the Parsa Community Foundation to strengthen the Persian/Iranian Studies program
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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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One PSU student discovers Dublin: A Diverse & Fast-paced City
Dublin is a bustling city with a strong mix of travelers and locals.
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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.
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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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Children Affected by HIV/AIDS in Mumbai: an Internship in the Indian Megacity
Mumbai- the craziest city in the world. I arrived in Mumbai last week and was given the most amazing opportunity to work in a rescue crisis center for children affected with or by HIV/AIDS.
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Fraya Saquin, Freeman Awardee
Fraya Saquin wins the Freeman Indonesian Non-Profit Internship Program Scholarship
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Devotional Selves: On Art & Identity in Byzantium
Friday, May 18 | 10 am
Art Building, room 200, 2000 SW Fifth Avenue

