 Welcome to the University of Oregon!
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As a graduate student at the University of Oregon, you will be joining an elite group of 4,000 scholars from around the world. With over 100 graduate programs in a variety of academic disciplines to choose from, you are sure to find a program that matches your interests at the UO. We look forward to helping you achieve success at the UO.
If you have questions please contact International Affairs (IA) at oip@uoregon.edu.
The University of Oregon
The University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Oregon, a city of approximately 146,000 people. The university campus, about 110 hectares with fifty buildings, is located within walking distance of the city’s main business district. The climate in Eugene is mild. Winter temperatures are moderate (generally 0 to 12 degrees C), and summers are cool (15 to 32 degrees C). The annual rainfall is about 117 centimeters, with the heaviest rainfall during November, December, and January. Occasionally, there is some snow in the winter.
Average enrollment at the University of Oregon is about 20,000 students during the academic year from September to June. International students comprise approximately 8 percent of the university’s student population.
Applying for Admission
 Inquiries concerning graduate admission should be made directly to an academic department, not the Graduate School or the Office of Admissions. Click here for more information about applying for admission to the UO Graduate School.
Many of the academic departments have online application materials. If the department does not yet have online application materials, contact the department directly. You will find an email link on the department website. The application and financial statement should be completed and returned with required fees, according to the instructions of the department.
English Language Proficiency
Admission to the University of Oregon as an international student requires demonstration of English language proficiency if your native language is not English. Click here for more details. Academic departments often have additional admission requirements. Click here for departmental admission requirements for graduate students.
If you have not reached the required English language proficiency at the time you apply for admission, you may be granted Conditional Admission to the University. If you have Conditional Admission, you must enroll in the American English Institute (AEI).
 Courses of Study
Click here for a list of Graduate Degree Programs at the University of Oregon.
At the University of Oregon, study beyond the bachelor’s degree is administered through the Graduate School. The UO does not offer courses leading to degrees in agriculture, engineering, forestry, or professional home economics. For more information, click here to view the UO catalog.
Academic Calendar
The UO academic calendar is divided into four segments. Fall, winter, and spring terms are each approximately eleven weeks long; summer session offers eight- and eleven-week sessions.
Expenses
 Click here for an estimate of the total expenses you may expect for a year of study at the UO.
The estimated expenses are listed for the academic year, which is from September to June. This is a conservative estimate and does not include travel expenses. Tuition and residence-hall payments are due at the beginning of each term. Some departments or colleges (architecture, business, and law) require additional fees.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Information about financial aid and scholarship for international students is available on the IA website.
Information about Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTF) and other funding resources for graduate students is available on the UO Graduate School website.
 Employment
International students on F-1 visas who are maintaining a full time course of study can work on campus (including GTFs) part time (up to 20 hours per week) during the academic year and full time during the summer months and any periods when school is not in session. On campus employment assumes that the work will not interfere with your studies and that you are maintaining good academic standing.
No special permission or document is needed to give you permission to work on campus. However, we highly encourage prospective students to apply for the International Student Work-Study program. Students who receive these awards will be able to seek and compete for on-campus work-study jobs during the academic year. The deadline to apply for this program is in April for the following academic year.
Immigration regulations make it extremely difficult for F-1 students to get permission to work off campus. Dependents of students who enter the U.S. with an F-1 (student) visa are not allowed to work. For more information click here.
For information about employment for international students on J-1 visas, click here.
Living Accommodations
University Housing will send you application materials and information about the residence halls after you have applied for admission to the university. You should apply as early as possible because space in the residence halls and family housing is limited. Click here for more information about UO Housing.
Click here for information about off campus housing.
Arrival and Orientations
Graduate students should contact their academic departments for information about departmental orientations and registration. International Affairs also provides an extensive orientation for international students.
 Friendship Foundation for International Students (FFIS)
The Friendship Foundation for International Students (FFIS) is a nonprofit local community organization. FFIS arranges for international students to meet local community members. In this way each student has an opportunity to visit an American home and learn more about U.S. customs and culture. Click here if you are interested in being matched with an FFIS member.
Immigration Documents
F-1 visa
Most international students attending the University of Oregon hold F-1 student visas. The UO admission process includes the following steps:
- Your UO academic department will notify you that you have been accepted into the program
- The Graduate School will then approve your UO graduate admission
- The Office of Admissions will formally admit you to the University of Oregon
- International Affairs will create your I-20
- The Office of Admissions will mail your admission packet, including your I-20, to you
- In your admission packet you will receive information about applying for your visa.
J-1 visa
International students sponsored by certain international agencies enter the U.S. as Exchange Visitors. The program sponsor provides the DS-2019 form to the student in order to apply for a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa. The UO admission process includes the following steps:
- Your UO academic department will notify you that you have been accepted into the program
- The Graduate School will then approve your UO graduate admission
- The Office of Admissions will formally admit you to the University of Oregon
- Your program sponsor (UO or another organization) will create your DS-2019
- Your program sponsor will mail your admission packet and your DS-2019 to you
- In your admission packet you will receive information about applying for your visa.
Health Care and Insurance
The University of Oregon requires that all international students and their families be covered by university-approved health and accident insurance. Click here for detailed information about international student health insurance.
Advising
International Affairs (IA) provides advising and support for international students. IA strives to provide the best possible academic, social, and personal experience while at the UO. For questions or concerns, please email IA at oip@uoregon.edu.
 For more information, please contact:
International Affairs
Room 330 Oregon Hall
5209 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-5209 USA
Telephone: (541) 346-3206
Fax: (541) 346-1232
Email: oip@uoregon.edu
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