Partner Universities - USA
Oregon State University
Study Options:
Agricultural Sciences, Business, Engineering, Forestry, Health and Human Performance, Home Economics and Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts, Oceanic and Atmosphere Sciences, Pharmacy, Science, Veterinary Medicine.
Session Dates:
- Term 1(fall) - mid September to mid December
- Term 2(winter) - early January to late March
- Term 3(spring) late March to mid June summer term - late June to mid August
Accommodation:
The Residence Halls and Cooperative Houses offer a variety of convenient living options and programs for students. On-campus housing offers traditional residential environments, as well as programs focused on specific interests such as
- international education,
- service-learning,
- engineering,
- entrepreneurship
- sophomore
- and above housing.
West International Hall is a good choice for international students because it offers special international programs, along with opportunities to meet and live with U.S. students and other students from around the world. Other residence halls also offer special features, so you have many options. Living alternatives include campus cooperative houses in which students live in a large house and keep overall costs down by doing cleaning and other chores around the house. You might choose to join a fraternity (for men) or a sorority (for women) and live in their house near the campus.
Off-campus housing also is available near OSU and throughout Corvallis. If you live off campus, you will want to take advantage of the free city bus service offered to OSU students, as well as the miles of bicycle paths and lanes in the city.
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Approximate expenses per semester:
- US$350.00 per semester including:
- Room, board and utilities US$3500
- Health insurance US$354
- Books, supplies and incidentals US$1149
- Fees US$453
- Round trip airfare
Passport and Visa fees
Exchange Student support services:
The Office of International Education (OIE) provides a wide range of programs and services for international students. Their orientation sessions provide information about cultural adaptation, careers, scholarships and finances, housing, health care, academic and personal matters and visa and immigration matters. New students are invited to START - an orientation program during which they will meet the faculty and staff in their academic college, and prepare for registration. Advisers help plan a course of study suited to student's academic goals and are available to help set up schedules each term.
Students coming to the U.S. for the first time are invited to participate in a three-day home stays where they are welcomed into a hosts home at the beginning of fall, winter, and spring terms (Sept, Dec, Mar) to ease adjustment to a new culture.
Visa:
Exchange Visitor J-1
Students who enter the United States using a DS-2019 form enter in J-1 status. In order to avoid legal difficulties it is essential that students follow all regulations regarding their visa. It is the student???s responsibility to maintain their own status by understanding and complying with all these regulations. If you have any questions, please consult with your International Student adviser or US embassy in your home state. By not following all J-1 regulations, students will be considered "out of status", meaning in violation of their immigration. There are serious penalties for those found to be in violation of their visa which may affect an exchange visitor's privilege to stay in the U.S.
Health Insurance:
International students will be automatically billed for the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) health insurance at the beginning of each term. Students who have obtained their own health care cover (that is J-1 visa compliant) may opt out of the plan by completing a waiver form and providing a copy of their insurance. Further information regarding health insurance can be found at http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/insurance/international
- The minimum requirement for coverage is at least US$50,000 per accident or illness.
- Insurance must include coverage for medical evacuation with a US$10,000 minimum. This is used in the unlikely event that there is a need to return you to your home country for medical treatment.
- Insurance coverage for repatriation of remains is required with a US$7,500 minimum. This is used in the event that you should die in the United States and your remains returned to your home country.
- The maximum amount deductible on the health insurance cannot exceed US$500 per accident or illness
Facts in brief
About Oregon State University:
Oregon State University is situated on a stunning 500-acre campus with a number of parklike areas for students to relax and unwind. It was established as a private academy in Corvallis in 1858. College-level courses were added in 1865 and the first degrees were awarded in 1870. Oregon State University offers the largest selection of academic programs in the state. It offers programs through 12 colleges and schools, including highly regarded professional programs in the colleges of Engineering, Business, Science, Forestry, Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine.
Undergraduate students have access to more than 200 academic programs, along with opportunities for study abroad, undergraduate research, and internships. Graduate students can prepare themselves for successful careers among the strong research and teaching opportunities offered.
OSU has enrolments of more than 19,000 students, of whom 6 percent come from 88 countries. Most of the U.S. students are from Oregon, but all of the 50 states are represented.
Location:
The University is located in Corvallis a beautiful tree filled city of over 50 000 residents. Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, central to the many attractions of the state of Oregon. The first official claim to this land in The Willamette Valley was by Joseph C. Avery in 1845.In the winter of 1847-1848, He ambitiously chained off 12 acres of land around his cabin for town lots. Known as 'Little Fields', this was the inception of what would become the community of Corvallis. Avery is also credited with naming town Corvallis, a title that he made up by compounding the Latin words for 'heart of the valley'.
Climate:
Corvallis has a moderate climate. It is cool and rainy in winter and warm and sunny in summer. Its average annual rainfall is 40 inches.
Average low and high temperature ranges (in degree Celsius):
- January 1 to 8
- April 4 to 16
- July 11 to 27
- October 6 to 18
Activities:
Culture;
Corvallis is home to many cultural groups and associations. You can enjoy many plays, concerts, Opera, and lectures produced by organisations such as the Corvallis Community Theatre and Opera Theatre Corvallis or visit the area's fine art galleries, historic buildings and museums. The region also hosts a number of festivals celebrating music, art, and historical events.
The campus' cultural centre involves the OSU community in issues that relate to various residents of the university and encourages students to participate in the activities of university's clubs and organisations. Students are sure to find people who share their interests, as there are about 300 clubs and organisations. They can make friends while participating in music, art, drama or contribute opinion and experience in various student involvement organisations.
Sport;
Corvallis is located within 90 minutes of the Portland Metropolitan area, world class skiing, and the spectacular Oregon coast. The city has more than 50 parks and designated wildlife preserves. There are also public and private recreational facilities for tennis, racquetball, golf, swimming, fitness, softball, football, volleyball, karate, and horseback riding. From here one can also take advantage of more than 60 miles of cycling and running paths, as well as excellent backpacking, mountaineering, canoeing, camping, snow skiing, and bike touring.
Whether students are fans or athletes, they will enjoy the high-excitement of high profile NCAA Division I, Pac-10 Conference sports at OSU. Students can participate in more than 30 intramural sports and numerous club sports such as basketball, cross-country, golf, gymnastics, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, volleyball, baseball, football, golf and wrestling.