Many international students at Lane plan to finish at the University of Oregon, a few miles away across Eugene. Lane is a public community college in Oregon's Willamette Valley. It offers two-year transfer degrees, career programmes and English courses. The main campus sits on 30th Avenue on the southern edge of the city, with hills and forest behind it.
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Official website: lanecc.edu
Public community college in Oregon
Eugene, Willamette Valley
Pathways to the University of Oregon and Oregon State
$11,000 – $14,000
International students, per year, three terms
$12,000 – $16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on lanecc.edu before you apply.
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Mar
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
Associate of Science Oregon Transfer (Business)
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Mar
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
Associate of Science (Computer Science Transfer)
Associate DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 61
Intensive English Program
English LanguageDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Mar, Jun
Exam Score
No test required
Transfer degrees built around Oregon's public universities.
Lower tuition for the first two years of a US degree.
English courses for students who need them first.
Most international students transfer to the University of Oregon or Oregon State.
Career-programme graduates work in healthcare, trades and technology around Eugene.
Associate graduates can apply for OPT for a year of work.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
There are no dorms on the main campus, so students use homestays or share apartments in town. LTD buses run to downtown and the University of Oregon.
Eugene is a green, laid-back college town on the Willamette River. The coast and the Cascades are both about an hour's drive.
Form I-20 issued by Lane Community College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Lane admits international students for most terms. Apply two to three months before the term starts to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
Lane runs on terms, with starts in fall, winter and spring. English courses also start in summer.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Lane Community College after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Oregon transfer degrees in arts, business and science are the main choice. Entry needs completed secondary school and IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; students without a test score can start with English courses.
The Lane Foundation offers scholarships each year, and some are open to international students after their first term. Ask the international office.
