The University of Oregon is the state's flagship public research university, in the college town of Eugene. It is best known for journalism, sports business, business, architecture and the sciences, with close ties to Nike, founded by alumni. Choose it for a media, business or design degree in a green, outdoorsy town at public-university cost.
Eugene, United States
Official website: uoregon.edu
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The first programme of its kind in the US, based in Portland
School of Journalism and Communication ranked among the top in the US
$28,000 – $43,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$15,000 – $20,000
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 uoregon.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 88
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 88
MBA (Lundquist College of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 88
MS Sports Product Management
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 88
MS Advertising and Brand Responsibility
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 88
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Nike — co-founded by alumnus Phil Knight and coach Bill Bowerman, and a major campus donor.
Sports business and sports product management — unique programmes with a Portland campus.
Hayward Field — the home of US track and field, rebuilt in 2020.
Eugene — a green college town with the Willamette River and trails through campus.
Graduates join Nike, Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Intel, Amazon and Portland's advertising agencies.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Journalism and advertising alumni work at media companies and agencies across the West Coast.
Lundquist MBA graduates report median base salaries around USD 90,000.
Undergrad
15 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 295-acre campus is a tree-filled site beside the Willamette River, with historic halls around the Memorial Quad, the business school and the new science complex, and the Knight Campus for research.
Eugene is a green, bike-friendly college town of about 180,000 people with moderate rent and the Cascades and Oregon coast each about an hour away. Portland is two hours.
Form I-20 issued by the University of Oregon
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
For fall 2027 undergraduate entry, Early Action closes 1 November 2026 and Regular Decision closes 15 January 2027; winter and spring entry are rolling. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most business and computing master's closing between January and April.
Oregon runs on quarters, so undergraduates can start in fall (September), winter (January) or spring (April). Nearly all master's programmes, including computer science, data science, the Lundquist MBA and sports product management, are fall entry only. Check your programme's page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Student and Scholar Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, data science, the Lundquist MBA, sports product management and advertising attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 88 or IELTS 7.0, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is holistic, with an acceptance rate around 85%.
Yes. International undergraduates are considered for merit scholarships when they apply, including the International Cultural Service Program, which reduces tuition in exchange for cultural outreach work. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships in the sciences and computing.
