In my time at PCC, I had the opportunity to work as student leader in the Student Government, the Women’s Resource Center, and the Office of International Students where I gained skills and experiences that are helping me right now find a job for my Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Portland Community College
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
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Top Programs
Aviation, Business, Engineering
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Setting
City, Suburban
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Accreditation and Certification
NWCCU
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Type of Housing
Homestay, Apartment
- Social Media
Wherever you’re going, PCC is a great place to start!
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 90 academic programs with options including an ESL Program, short-term certificates, 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
- easy, no fee, online application
- no english proficiency required
- flexible admission requirements
- small classes
- in a beautiful city and state
- affordable school (tuition < $10k USD)
... 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/).
Portland Community College
Rock Creek Campus
17705 NW Springville Road
BLDG 3 RM 223
Portland OR 97229
P: 971.722.7150
Cascade Campus
705 N Killingsworth
Student Union - 308
Portland OR 97217
P: 971.722.7150
Southeast Campus
2305 SE 82nd and Division
Student Commons Room 119
Portland OR 97216
P: 971.722.7150
Sylvania Campus
12000 SW 49th Ave.
CC - 215
Portland OR 97219
P: 971.722.7150
Rock Creek Campus
17705 NW Springville Road
BLDG 3 RM 223
Portland OR 97229
P: 971.722.7150
Cascade Campus
705 N Killingsworth
Student Union - 308
Portland OR 97217
P: 971.722.7150
Southeast Campus
2305 SE 82nd and Division
Student Commons Room 119
Portland OR 97216
P: 971.722.7150
Sylvania Campus
12000 SW 49th Ave.
CC - 215
Portland OR 97219
P: 971.722.7150
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
Summer
- English Language (ESL)
English Programs
- English Language (ESL)
- Summer Intensive English
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Updated: Apr 8, 2021Peter Gong, from China, took a certificate program in Marketing at Portland Community College (PCC) in Portland, Oregon
The best thing I liked about my program was that we had a lot of opportunities to do presentations in classes, and this helped me to improve my ability of public speaking.