Welcome to the Graduate School

Explore The Graduate School

Portland State is recognized as Oregon's primary urban public research university for graduate education. We offer innovative classes and coursework with student success at the heart of all that we do. As a graduate student, you'll have the opportunity to take part in collaborative experiences in and outside of the classroom that will forward your career goals.

Our programs are led by some of the nation's best faculty who are committed to seeing you succeed academically and professionally. As a graduate student, you'll join faculty as they make progress on research topics that range from a new cure for malaria to classroom mindfulness.


Graduate Student Support

PSU is committed to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts promoting justice, impartiality, and fairness across campus. This is the essential framework of who we are and what we do as an institution and community. Global Diversity & Inclusion is the central division that leads and facilitates the continuous quest for inclusive excellence.

There are numerous resources on campus designed to support graduate students. Portland State's Graduate School is the University's principal resource for graduate student success. PSU is committed to supporting all students, faculty, staff and guests of all backgrounds, the university provides resources tailored to a variety of groups on campus and to support all students. Portland State University is committed to an inclusive atmosphere where students, faculty, staff, and guests may participate in university life without concerns of discrimination. 

Recognized among the top schools for graduate studies by U.S. News & World Report