Portland Community College

With 85+ academic programs, earn credits to start your degree, or get the training you need to launch your career.

Portland Community College is the largest institution of higher education in Oregon and one of the top 20 community colleges in the country. It is a multi-campus, two-year college serving over 400 international students from 60 countries worldwide. PCC offers more than 85 academic programs with options including an ESL Program, two-year degrees, and 2+2 university transfer programs. There are many opportunities for student activities, on-campus jobs, sports, and transfer to top universities.

At PCC, you can earn an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree or an Associate of Science (AS) Degree, and then transfer to a four-year institution to complete your Bachelor’s degree. Or, you can study in one of our short-term, 1-year, or 2-year programs.

If you are looking for …

high quality education
affordable school (tuition < $10k USD)
easy, no fee, online application
small classes
in a beautiful city and state

... then PCC is a great place for you!

Location

Portland, Oregon is one of the friendliest, most livable cities in the United States! It is a vibrant city with a small town feel. PCC has 4 gorgeous campuses located throughout the city of Portland, close to both the mountains and the coast, as well as world-class restaurants, coffee shops, and microbreweries. PCC is close to the beach, lakes, and rivers as well as snow mountains like Mount Hood which makes it a great place for outdoor activities. All these, together with the growing tech industry makes Portland a highly desirable city to live, study and work.

ESL Program

PCC offers credit ESL courses on all four of its campuses. The ESOL program has eight levels of English language instruction, from level one, for beginners, through level 8, for students who are preparing to enroll in college-level coursework.

English proficiency is NOT required for admission to PCC, but you may be exempted from the ESL placement testing if you are able to show proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or other scores).

Study Options

Pursue a degree in the business administration, computer science, engineering, health sciences, or aviation, among others. At PCC, you’ll find a program that fits your passions, your time, and your budget. Or, you can get language or vocational training in our short-term, 1-year, or 2-year programs.

Check out the complete list of study options at www.pcc.edu/programs.

University Transfer

At PCC, you can earn a two-year Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Degree, and then transfer to a four-year university to complete your Bachelor’s degree. After graduating from PCC, international students transfer to top-ranked universities across the USA. PCC course credits can also transfer to universities across the USA.

How to Apply to PCC

Submit the PCC International Admissions Application
Send all required documents (www.pcc.edu/international-students/admissions/).

Fast Facts

School Size: Large
Tuition: $5,000—$10,000 Year
Affiliation: Public
Type of School: 2yr/Community College
Student Body Gender: Co-ed
Religious Affiliation: No Affiliation
Scholarships for International Students: Yes
Conditional Admission Available: Yes
Top Programs: Aviation, Business, Engineering
Setting: City, Suburban
Accreditation and Certification: NWCCUType of Housing: Homestay, Apartment

2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs

Accounting
Anthropology
Arts and Design
Automotive Technology
Aviation
Aviation Maintenance
Biology
Biosystems Engineering
Business
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Culinary
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
English Language (ESL)
Environmental Studies and Sustainability
Exercise Science
Food Science
Geography
Geological Sciences
Graphics/Multimedia & Web Design
Health and Wellness
History
Human Nutrition
Interior Design
International Business
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Liberal Arts
Management and Leadership
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media and Information Studies
Medical Assistant
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre
University Transfer
Veterinary Technology
Video and Audio Production
Women's and Gender Studies
Zoology

Certificate/Short Term

Accounting
American Sign Language/ASL
Anthropology
Arts and Design
Arts and Humanities
Automotive Technology
Aviation
Business
Chemistry
Child Development
Civil Engineering
Communication
Composition
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Culinary
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
English Language (ESL)
English Literature
Environmental Studies and Sustainability
Film Studies
Food Science
French
General Management
Geography
Geological Sciences
German
Graphics/Multimedia & Web Design
Health and Wellness
History
Human Development and Family Studies
Interior Design
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Management and Leadership
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media and Information Studies
Medical Assistant
Medical/Dental
Music
Nursing
Nutritional Sciences
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Predental
Premedical
Prenursing
Psychology
Russian
Science
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
University Transfer
Veterinary Technology
Video and Audio Production
Women's and Gender Studies

English Programs

English Language (ESL)
Summer Intensive English

Summer

English Language (ESL)

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