What Students Say
Likes
- The broad range of curriculum and subjects offered is one of the main reasons why I chose this college.
- The computer Science department in Portland State University offers a rich set of subjects students can choose from.
- subject that offered in are CS Data Engineering, Computer Sound & Music, Computational Photography and many more.
Dislikes
- The college, although having a very rich collection of subjects(talking about just the Computer Science department).
- It has a mathematical approach of teaching those subjects.
- Having a mathematical approach towards the subject makes it a little tricky to pick up new concepts and their applications.
Required Exams for Admission
The broad range of curriculum and subjects offered is one of the main reasons why I chose this college. The computer Science department in Portland State University offers a rich set of subjects students can choose from, including Data Engineering, Computer Sound & Music, Computational Photography and many more.
Course Curriculum
The course is on par with the current industry standards and expectations. In some subjects, lecturers give us more of a practical exposure to what we are studying, as that makes understanding the subject even better.
Faculty
The faculty to student ratio is quite good. The faculty at PSU is very informed, knowledgeable and experienced. I have particularly liked the teaching methods of Prof. Bruce Irwin and Prof. Caterina Paun.
Campus Life
There are many student associations one can join. All around the year, all these student associations hold events, Cultural, festivals etc. There are also many options for students to take part in extracurricular activities like sports, art, nature outings etc. Almost every week, PSU hosts meet and greet activities with art and coffee, which is a very good way of making new friends and getting a good exposure.
Placement
The opportunities for students generally in the current times is not as good as it was a few years back, given the recession period and the downfall of the hiring market. But, there is a gradual improvement happening in that field and students are getting both internship and full time offers starting the year 2024.
Accommodation
There are many accommodation options if one chooses to live outside the campus. Apartments rent houses, which can be used as sharing as that would be the most feasible option. The average rentals would range from 450-600 dollars, depending upon the place of stay.
Exams
-My Score : IELTS 8 -GRE Not Needed -Verbal Not needed separately (done as part of ielts) -NIE Institute of Technology BE Computer Science 7.65 GPA -CBSE - 9.6/10 GPA (10th) -CBSE - 83% (12th) -Documents required for application process : SoPs and LoRs. -Key points for SoPs : why you have chosen this university and how you can be an invaluable asset as an addition to the university. -Key points for LoRs : as specified by the individual writing your LoR -Interview: No
Fees
Tuition fee $46000. PSU is a quarter based system, with 9 credits required each quarter and 5 quarters completely.
