As you compare colleges, choosing a place that gives you strong academics and personal support is essential. That’s exactly what Portland Community College (PCC) offers.

Here’s what you’ll experience at PCC:

• 👥 Less than 30 students in most classes
• 👨‍🏫 Professors — never Teaching Assistants — teaching every course
• ✏️ Free tutoring in writing, math, science, and more
• 📊 22:1 student–faculty ratio
• 📚 A focus on teaching, not research

You get real support, real attention, and real opportunities.

At PCC, you can choose:

• 🎓 University Transfer degrees
• 💼 Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering
• 🛠️ Technical and career programs
• 🗣️ ESOL (English) if you need it
• 📘 85+ total programs

Start here, then transfer to a university — or complete a technical degree in 2 years and begin your career.

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Here’s what international students told us about the quality of PCC’s academics and support:

• 🇧🇷 Yorrane (Brazil):
  “The teachers are so welcoming. They helped me with vocabulary, tutoring, and everything I needed to succeed.”
• 🇹🇭 Angel (Thailand):
  “Small class sizes mean more one-on-one time. It feels like your professors really know you.”
• 🇧🇩 Helal (Bangladesh):
  “The professors truly care about you. They want you to succeed.”
• 🇯🇵 Mei (Japan):
  “The professors care so much. They helped me grow as a person — and even helped me find my internship.”
• 🇮🇱 Neta (Israel):
  “There are so many resources — and the teachers are very helpful.”
• 🇰🇷 Mimi (South Korea):
  “The professors and classmates are so welcoming.”
• 🇺🇸 Delia (USA):
  “My professors are helpful, kind, and connect us to real opportunities.”

If you want a strong education in a welcoming, affordable U.S. college…

👉 Apply today and take the next step toward your future.

If you have any questions, email us at international@pcc.edu Start your future at PCC today!