The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science has 96 full-time faculty and enrolls more than 2,800 students who complete bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates from our five departments (civil and environmental engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering and technology management, and mechanical and materials engineering). As Oregon’s only urban research university, the college is connected to Portland’s growing, innovative industries and government agencies providing opportunities for students and faculty to participate in research, conduct community-based learning projects, and have internship experiences. You can participate in research, community-based learning projects and opportunities to develop your own ideas from proposal to prototype through our innovation programs. Our students are in demand in the Portland job market and beyond, and they report the highest annual earnings of all PSU graduates one year after graduation.
The college seeks to provide a welcoming environment for one of Oregon's most diverse student bodies with a strong emphasis on a “students first” ethos. Dedicated engineering and science pathway advisors help connect students with the many resources available on campus and provide critical course and career planning advice. Agreements with all of the region’s community college pre-engineering programs allow clear admissions pathways for transfer students. Policies and programs for post-baccalaureate students allow students to return for a second degree to change or enhance their careers. The Maseeh College also supports several important K-12 initiatives, including the very impactful Oregon MESA program which seeks to provide opportunities for underrepresented students in STEM fields. Internationalization is a key priority and the Maseeh College seeks to “bring the world to Portland,” as many of its students have obligations that tie them to their community. The Maseeh College has 3+2 joint teaching programs in electrical engineering automation, computer science with the Changchun University of Technology, and civil engineering with Jilin Jianzhu University. In the Fall of 2021, PSU launched the Portland Institute at the Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, one of China’s leading institutions in Telecommunications, further expanding its international presence.